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Madeleine Dean speaks
Politics & Policy

President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Berks and Montgomery counties, is among the legislation's co-sponsors.

12 hours ago

the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Fees and fines would be waived for indigent Delaware defendants in bill released from state House committee

The Office of the Controller General estimated that 40% of collections may qualify for the waiver if a defendant meets the eligibility requirements and is granted relief.

1 day ago

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A damaged road is shown in Upper Makefield
Courts & Law

Bucks County climate lawsuit against big oil tossed by Pa. judge

The county hoped to make fossil fuel companies pay to help it address the impacts of climate change, such as worsening flood risk.

4 days ago

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Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Courts & Law

Chester receiver asks Pa. court to halt stormwater authority board salaries and remove members

Chester receiver Michael Doweary requested permission from the Commonwealth Court to block salaries of Chester stormwater board members.

1 week ago

Scott Presler with his phone
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP seeks to gain control of state’s highest court, where final decisions are made on voting and abortion

Republicans are looking to overturn the Democrats’ majority on the state Supreme Court in an unusually aggressive campaign.

1 week ago

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A sign on a door reads SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year’s judicial races, and who’s running

Here’s what to know about the candidates running for seats on the Commonwealth Court, the Superior Court and the state Supreme Court.

2 weeks ago

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cannabis in a jar on a table
Politics & Policy

Pa. House passes recreational cannabis bill, faces uphill battle in Senate

House Democrats swiftly approved legislation to legalize recreational cannabis statewide this week after half a dozen hearings about the topic last year.

2 weeks ago

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Wind turbines of South Fork Wind are seen off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island
Courts & Law

17 states, including New Jersey and Delaware, sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order that paused approvals, permits and loans for all onshore and offshore wind energy projects.

3 weeks ago

The dome of the state Capitol in Trenton, New Jersey
Courts & Law

N.J. domestic violence reports are rising. A legislative package aims to give survivors greater protection

The lack of affordable housing may be keeping some survivors in abusive relationships, officials said.

3 weeks ago

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Philadelphia City Hall
Courts & Law

Philly judge faces ethics complaint over role in wife’s cheesesteak shop

The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board has filed a complaint against Common Pleas Judge Scott DiClaudio over Shay's Steaks, which opened more than a year ago near City Hall.

3 weeks ago

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Studio 2
Health

The debate about physician-assisted suicide in Del., NJ, Pa.

On this episode of Studio 2, we look at the latest developments in the debate over assisted suicide - also known as medical aid in dying, dying with dignity, right to die.

Air Date: April 29, 2025 12:00 pm

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Cynthia
Politics & Policy

Delaware evalúa responder al memorando del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. que amenaza la financiación de estudiantes de bajos ingresos mediante programas DEI

La Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos dice que la financiación federal es un privilegio, no un derecho.

4 weeks ago

Luigi Mangione looking onward
Courts & Law

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO

The Penn graduate, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea Friday. Late Thursday night, federal prosecutors filed a notice of their intent to seek the death penalty.

4 weeks ago

Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Courts & Law

What to know about recent rulings in lawsuits over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections, DEI and transgender rights

The Trump administration was handed a series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday, but the legal disputes are far from over, and administration attorneys pushed back.

4 weeks ago

outside Glasgow High School, the site of Christina School District's administration office
Courts & Law

Delaware school board member challenges residency of fellow board member living in Pakistan

Christina School Board member Naveed Baqir says that while he no longer lives in Delaware, he is still a state resident able to serve on the board.

4 weeks ago

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