
Politics & Policy
Across Pa., progressive incumbent Dems aren’t getting party endorsements
The candidates — mostly women — are being given explanations that have a familiar ring in several corners of the state.
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N.J. adds second class of troopers to combat retirements and other challenges
Citing the need to increase the number of enlisted troopers, state officials announced an additional training class for 2023.
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Natural gas industry says its product remains essential to reliable power generation.
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Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders for May 12-13 summit
The May 12-13 gathering is part of an effort by the administration to show the United States is committed to being a partner with the Indo-Pacific region.
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities
The strikes on Saturday were a reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that the whole country remains under threat.
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White House Easter Egg Roll returns Monday after 2-year hiatus
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will welcome 30,000 kids and adults for the egg roll, an egg hunt and other activities.
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Texas halts truck inspections that caused border gridlock
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border this week.
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Shapiro: Dem candidate’s ad wrongly implies endorsement
Attorney General Josh Shapiro's campaign says state Rep. Brian Sims is running an ad that falsely implies Shapiro has endorsed Sims.
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Pa. state agencies used less energy in 2021, but lagged on electric vehicle goals
In recent years, state agencies’ energy use has gone down more than 12% and saved taxpayers millions, according to a report released Friday.
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‘Great victory for the people’: Delaware becomes 11th state to pass paid family and medical leave
Starting in 2026, new parents can get 12 weeks of paid leave. Workers can also get six weeks to deal with a serious health issue or to care for a relative.
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$300 tax rebate coming to Delawareans next month as inflation relief
The money will be mailed to residents who filed a 2021 tax return for 2020 earnings.
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Recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey for those 21 and older will begin April 21. That's according to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Biden approves $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine
The new military assistance includes artillery and helicopters, to bolster its defenses against an intensified Russian offensive in the country’s East.
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Essay: Why the mayor’s proposed budget sends the wrong message on public safety
The mayor’s proposed budget reflects a troubling imbalance in the approach to public safety, writes Keisha Hudson of the Defender Association.
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Pa. Elections: Political Roundtable
We're talking PA politics with WHYY's Katie Meyer, PennLive columnist John Baer, and Chris Borick, Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion.
Air Date: April 13, 2022 10:00 am
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