Stricter voter ID requirements would likely not have prevented people from casting fraudulent ballots in the vast majority of cases charged in Pennsylvania over the past decade, a Votebeat and …
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Politics & Government
Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity to run for governor against Josh Shapiro
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsPennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity kickstarted her gubernatorial campaign Monday with an attack ad against Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Democratic incumbent who may have presidential aspirations in 2028. Garrity, a Republican …
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Politics & Government
Philly suburbs were once poster child of gerrymandering for district shaped like Goofy kicking Donald Duck
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsAs redistricting fights erupt in Texas and California, line drawers looking for a political edge will have a hard time matching the artistic beauty of the blatant gerrymandering done in …
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Politics & Government
GOP passes transit plan in Pa. Senate, but it faces Democratic opposition ahead
by myphillyconnection 26 viewsThe Pennsylvania Senate approved a state budget and a transportation plan Tuesday, but the proposal has received pushback from Democrats as it moves to the House of Representatives. The two-year, …
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Politics & Government
Following lawsuit, Trump administration reinstates $750,000 in grant funding to Woodmere Art Museum
by myphillyconnection 68 viewsLess than two weeks after the Woodmere Art Museum filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $750,000 of grant funding, the federal government agreed to give the money …
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Politics & Government
City Council condemns President Trump over plans to alter the slavery exhibit at Independence Park
by myphillyconnection 22 viewsCity Council took a firm stance Thursday against the Trump administration's expected changes to an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park. Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) introduced a …
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Politics & Government
City Council approves additional hiring protections for jobseekers with criminal records
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThousands of Philadelphians with criminal records will get additional protections when job hunting under newly passed amendments to the city's fair hiring law. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau …
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Politics & Government
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new memoir to offer insights on his rise to political stardom
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has written a memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at his political rise from a state representative to a potential 2028 presidential candidate. The memoir, "Where …
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Politics & Government
City Council calls for examining policies for domestic violence cases following Kada Scott’s death
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsKada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported. Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, …
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City Council approves 10-cent fee on paper bags, but mayor could still veto bill
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsStores may have to start charging consumers 10 cents for using paper bags at the checkout counter after City Council approved a bill on Thursday, but the controversial legislation didn't …