Politics & Policy
PGW has requested changes to public participation in budgetary processes calling them “overburdensome” and “inefficient.”
2 years ago
An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns
The AP identified several concerns about the technology, including questions about its reliability and its potential to harden racial disparities in the child welfare system.
2 years ago
Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch on the war in Ukraine, Trump, and her memoir
Marie Yovanovitch on Russia's war in Ukraine, her memoir "Lessons from the Edge," and the Trump-Ukraine scandal that embroiled her.
Air Date: April 29, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29N.J. advocates urge close look at state police culture before more troopers are added
Citing a history of racial discrimination, advocates say the Murphy administration should hear their concerns before adding more state troopers.
2 years ago
GOP candidate in Pennsylvania primary hit with protective order
Teddy Daniels was accused of making threats, saying he would kill the family dog and grabbing his wife by the shirt.
2 years ago
Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia
The new proposal would be more than twice as large as the initial $13.6 billion package of defense and economic aid for Ukraine and Western allies.
2 years ago
Pa.’s GOP gubernatorial frontrunners want no abortion, no mail voting, and lots of fracking
Pennsylvania’s GOP frontrunners for governor have a lot in common: They want to ban most or all abortion, get rid of mail voting, and “drill baby drill.”
2 years ago
Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware
The Biden administration announced additional offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
2 years ago
Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation
Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.
2 years ago
CeaseFirePA, supporters ask lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’
The group sought support for Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 980, which would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms.
2 years ago
Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to speed more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin used its most essential export as leverage.
2 years ago
Billions in surplus have Pa. lawmakers thinking business tax cut
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would reduce the corporate net income rate from 10% to 9%, and if the state's revenues are sufficient, down to 8% by 2025.
2 years ago
Texts show details of Pa. Rep. Scott Perry’s role in plan to overturn 2020 election
“From an Intel friend: DNI needs to task NSA to immediately seize and begin looking for international comms related to Dominion,” Perry wrote to Meadows.
2 years ago
The move would stop assuming the mayor and school superintendent will always be a man.
2 years ago
Some City Council members and community advocates say the money should be used to expand community policing efforts.
2 years ago
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