Politics & Policy
N.J. bill aims to protect long-term care residents from being financially exploited
The state Senate unanimously passed the measure, which would prohibit owners or employees in a long-term care facility from appointing themselves as residents' guardians.
2 years ago
Listen 1:10Biden warns Netanyahu that U.S. policy on Gaza hinges on improved conditions there
In a 30-minute phone call Thursday, the U.S. president told the Israeli prime minister that Israel must address the deaths of civilians and aid workers in the territory.
2 years ago
In crusade for Senate, McCormick greets supporters at South Philly steak shop stop
The likely Republican nominee was joined by National Republican Senate Committee Chairman Steve Daines of Montana and former Senator Pat Toomey.
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Mayor Parker signs bills targeting quality of life in Kensington
The actions ban gambling devices in convenience stores, outlaw flipping devices and mandate an 11 p.m. business curfew in Kensington.
2 years ago
Philly lawmakers seek to save more renters from being evicted: ‘This is an emergency’
The “Our Philly Neighborhoods” campaign also calls for home repair funding and an expansion of the pool of residents who can freeze their taxes.
2 years ago
Why Pa.’s efforts to regulate social media companies have failed so far
Bills that would ban TikTok and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.
2 years ago
What to know about filling out and returning your Pa. mail ballot
Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the April 23 election.
2 years ago
Compensation for victims of voter intimidation pushed by Pa. state legislator
Voter harassment is already a crime in Pennsylvania, but should a new bill become law, victims would be able to sue the perpetrator.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04Mayor Cherelle Parker nominates 9 for Philly school board, a mix of new and returning faces
Parker said the nominees have an enthusiasm and zeal for student achievement, adding that she chose them because they put children first.
2 years ago
The Forward Party wants to run candidates for attorney general and treasurer in 2024, but it first must get thousands of signatures and survive probable court challenges.
2 years ago
Elecciones Pa. 2024: Guía completa de los candidatos a las primarias para auditor general
Tim DeFoor, el actual titular, es el único candidato en la papeleta de las primarias republicanas.
2 years ago
Elecciones Pa. 2024: Tu guía de los candidatos a tesorero en las primarias
La Tesorera Stacy Garrity es la única republicana que aparecerá en la papeleta de las primarias del 23 de abril.
2 years ago
Philly opens its first ‘one-stop shop’ voter office of the 2024 election season
“We can't take [voting] for granted,” said City Councilmember at-large Nina Ahmad. “We have to fight for it.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:03Right to Repair, Jo Piazza on ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’
Lawmakers in many states - including Pennsylvania and New Jersey - want you to be able to repair your cracked cell phone screen, broken laptop or other tech.
Air Date: April 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Why Philly lawmakers are pushing to repeal this obscure Pa. tax rule
Under the Pennsylvania uniformity clause, the city of Philadelphia can’t levy higher tax rates on skyscrapers than rowhouses, but some lawmakers want to change that.
2 years ago
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