
Politics & Policy
Physician-assisted suicide legislation passes Delaware House after emotional debate
Advocates are working to pass medically assisted suicide this year after a similar bill was vetoed last year.
5 months ago
Listen 1:02Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh
The death of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely has left the House deadlocked at 101-101 since January.
5 months ago
Philly on track to get more worker protections while federal policies are rolled back under Trump
Philadelphia labor laws may become stronger while federal level worker protections have been weakened this year by Donald Trump’s appointees.
5 months ago
Listen 0:57Parker budget plan details Vision Zero, Parks, Market East spending
The city would boost spending on roads, libraries, and immigrant defense, among other areas.
5 months ago
Judge rules DOGE’s USAID dismantling likely violates the Constitution
The lawsuit singled out Musk as a defendant covered by the preliminary injunction. Lawyers for USAID employees and contractors had requested the order.
5 months ago
Chester receiver demands stormwater authority stop paying board salaries
Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.
5 months ago
The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education have colleges and universities reeling. The president is targeting more than 50 schools over its DEI policies, more.
Air Date: March 18, 2025
Listen 52:00The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
The administration has not identified who was deported, provided any evidence they are gang members or that they committed any crimes in the United States.
5 months ago
Path forward for voter ID in Pa., as long as it ‘doesn’t disenfranchise’
Pennsylvanians want electoral reform. Voter ID’s political path forward will thread a needle.
5 months ago
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stop in Philly amid vote backlash
His decision to vote for a GOP-backed funding bill set off plans for protests. No new dates were announced.
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The GOP budget plan, which received bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, directs a House committee to find $880 million in spending cuts.
5 months ago
Listen 0:51Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?
Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.
5 months ago
Supporters of the legislation say changes are needed to ensure companies have clarity and predictability in Delaware’s corporate franchise.
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Listen 1:01Larry Krasner is being challenged by former Judge Patrick Dugan, who says the incumbent has not done enough to keep the city safe.
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Listen 1:05EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated
In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.
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