Politics & Policy
Pennsylvania’s Latino population is growing. Experts across political advocacy and polling across the state say ignoring them is a long-standing problem.
3 years ago
Listen 3:05Biden’s pardon for marijuana convictions and the future of decriminalization
Thousands of people with possession convictions will be pardoned, Biden announced Thursday. Some states push back, others have already made progress with decriminalization.
Air Date: October 12, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Shapiro touts pro-union stance during campaign stop in Philadelphia
Shapiro painted his opponent, Republican State Sen. Doug Mastriano, as being a “right-to-work” candidate during his stop in Philly.
3 years ago
New Jersey college students support proposal to eliminate work requirement for SNAP benefits
Under the proposal, students who qualify for the New Jersey Educational Opportunities Program would not need to work 20 hours to be eligible for SNAP benefits.
3 years ago
Philly teens’ summer curfew could soon be permanent
The curfew would remain at 9:30 p.m. for those 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those 14 and up if the full council approves the regulation.
3 years ago
Some who’ve spent time behind bars in Pa are eligible to vote, and this group is spreading the word
Anyone not serving a felony sentence in the Keystone State is eligible to vote, and a new group is working to help facilitate the practice.
3 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court reverses Pennsylvania mail voting law decision
Pennsylvania's top-ranking elections official said the decision was under review and that guidance to counties about how to handle such ballots would be updated if necessary.
3 years ago
Latest Pa. voter registration numbers show what could happen in November
The data suggests voters are not giving either major party a clear advantage over the other – and may be willing to split their tickets among candidates.
3 years ago
Fight for Black voters intensifies in close Pa. Senate race
Pennsylvania Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman are fighting hard for Black voters who might make the difference in their close race.
3 years ago
Kenney doesn’t want Philly to have a public bank — but the next mayor might
A coalition served Kenney with a “people’s subpoena” last week, saying he was standing in the way of a path toward racial equity.
3 years ago
Map: Philly opens mail ballot drop boxes for the 2022 general election
You have until the polls close on Nov. 8 to return your voted ballot.
3 years ago
Race to watch: Pa. state Rep. Craig Williams looks to fend off challenger Cathy Spahr
Democrats see the 160th District as a crucial piece of the puzzle if they want to take control of the Pennsylvania House in the midterm elections.
3 years ago
Alabama Sen. Tuberville equates descendants of enslaved people to criminals
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., compared descendants of enslaved people to criminals on Saturday at a rally for Trump, drawing intense backlash for promoting a racist narrative
3 years ago
Free tuition for Indigenous people to public universities across Pennsylvania? A bill is on the way
State Rep. Rabb plans to introduce a series of legislation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but more is on the way for Native American Heritage Month.
3 years ago
Pa.’s roads and bridges are aging poorly. Here’s how Shapiro and Mastriano plan to fix them
Pennsylvania’s infrastructure — bridges, roads, sewer systems, public transit — is aging poorly. Do Josh Shapiro or Doug Mastriano have a plan to fix it?
3 years ago
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