Politics & Policy
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who led the charge, blamed GOP leadership for letting the subsidies expire. His opponent says it just shows he’s worried about next year’s election.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Advocates for one single consolidated say the less fragmented students are across New Castle County, the greater chance of student success.
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Listen 0:57The revolt against GOP leadership came after days of talks centered on the health care subsidies.
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Federal bill would restore billions for Chinatown Stitch and other transportation projects
Congressman Brendan Boyle has co-sponsored a measure to reverse federal cuts.
3 weeks ago
Delaware to recoup more than $300M over 3 years after law on tax decoupling takes effect
Delaware’s corporate tax revenue was at risk due to federal tax provisions passed in the “one big, beautiful bill.”
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:59Trump’s popularity heading into 2026
President Trump’s approval ratings on key issues, such as immigration and healthcare, have dipped lately. Is the famously “Teflon” president showing a real erosion in support?
Air Date: December 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14‘Making sure we’re helping people’: Council President Kenyatta Johnson on how to make Philly better
Two years into his first term leading City Council, Kenyatta Johnson talks about his priorities and improving conditions for all in Philadelphia.
3 weeks ago
Listen 6:45Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance.
3 weeks ago
Council passes bills on sidewalk cafes, Greyhound bus station and mobile care providers
Votes to end trash incineration and modify the resign-to-run rule were postponed.
3 weeks ago
The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here’s what’s at stake for Americans
The political stakes of rising health insurance premiums are looming as affordability concerns have emerged as a key issue for voters going into the 2026 midterms.
3 weeks ago
Jenkintown limits local police collaboration with ICE
Residents pushed back on the original measure, passed in September, saying it allowed local police to assist ICE agents without judicial warrants.
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Listen 1:11Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.
3 weeks ago
Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026
For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:49Philly Mayor Parker’s $2B housing plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker makes the case for building and preserving 30,000 housing units in the city and reflects on her first two years in office.
Air Date: December 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 47:07At Poconos rally, Trump calls affordability a ‘hoax’ and turns to grievances about immigration
What seems undeniable — even to Trump supporters in Monroe County — is that inflation seems to be here to stay.
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