Politics
Pennsylvania, Phila. Democrats endorse Rep. Andy Kim in New Jersey Senate election
Kim, who has held his seat in the House of Representatives since 2019, has largely been viewed as an underdog in the race.
Penn Political Union hosts panel discussing free speech, guest speaker regulation in university setting
Penn Political Union president and College sophomore Mia Antonacci moderated the event, focusing on the question of whether it is “appropriate to prohibit individuals from speaking at a university based on the falsehood of their statements.”
DOJ declines to prosecute President Joe Biden over classified documents found at Penn Biden Center
The investigation yielded evidence that classified materials were “willfully retained” after his vice presidency ended in 2017.
Supreme Court poised to allow 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump access to state primary ballots
The court heard oral arguments about Trump's eligibility to hold presidential office, with many justices appearing skeptical of multiple aspects of Colorado’s decision.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro allocates Penn Vet funding for 2024-25 after Dec. withholding over antisemitism
The budget proposal included the same amount of funding for Penn Vet as the 2022-23 budget.
Penn begins submitting documents to House education committee for antisemitism investigation
A University spokesperson said that the process would last multiple weeks, with not all documents transferred by the Feb. 7 deadline.
Officials call for more SEPTA funding amid budget gap, planned fare increases and service cuts
Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro’s January proposal is the latest effort to fund SEPTA after a $190 million budget increase initiative fell through.
Penn alum, Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan proposes legislation to expand abortion access
The bill seeks to overturn a law alleged to limit abortion access in Pennsylvania.
Penn Dems, local officials criticize new Pa. law removing power from Phila. DA Larry Krasner
Various city officials have claimed that Act 40 is trying to undercut the voices of Philadelphia voters who elected Krasner.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro announces plan to allocate $282.8 million towards SEPTA, other public transit
The proposal, which would provide nearly $1.5 billion in state funding over a period of five years, comes as SEPTA prepares for service cuts and a fare increase.
Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine hosts College Hall protest, blocks main entrance
Participants simulated being dead to represent the victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict and protest ongoing violence in Gaza.
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey hosts campaign event with Mayor Cherelle Parker, discusses support for labor
The event focused on the concerns of laborers in Philadelphia.
Three Penn affiliates join Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration
At least three members of Philadelphia Mayor and 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate Cherelle Parker’s administration have relationships with the University’s graduate programs.
House committee demands that Penn submit documents on antisemitism response by Feb. 7
The committee requested 25 groups of documents and information, including communications by the Board of Trustees and other Penn affiliates, as well as Sidechat and social media posts and text messages.
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump nears Republican nomination with New Hampshire primary win
Trump's victory sets the stage for his third consecutive matchup with former Penn professor and President Joe Biden in November 2024.
'Let us teach': Over 100 Penn affiliates gather in AAUP-led protest for academic freedom
Penn faculty across several schools and departments gathered with community members on Monday afternoon in front of College Hall for a demonstration in support of academic freedom.
Former Penn VP of Public Safety Maureen Rush named to Phila. mayoral public safety transition team
Rush will help implement Mayor Parker’s primary public safety initiatives in this new role.
Biden boosts reelection campaign with speech, small business tour and volunteer work in Pa.
Biden held a campaign event, visited local small businesses, and volunteered at a food bank across 10 days.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump removed from Colorado, Maine ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the case on February 8.
