Politics & Policy
Pennsylvania spending $45M to establish 3 new state parks
The parks will be at a nature preserve in Tunkhannock, on Big Elk Creek in the Philadelphia suburbs, and along the Susquehanna River near Wrightsville.
3 years ago
White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets
The proposed rule would help consumers save money up front and encourage more competition among airlines to offer better fares.
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Pa. election 2022: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8
With the 2022 Pennsylvania election less than two months away, the state is recruiting people to set up polling places, assist voters, and more on Election Day.
3 years ago
Protest calls for an end to carriage horses on Philly streets
The effort is designed to end a Philly tradition which animal activists say is unsafe and unhealthy for the horses.
3 years ago
No one likes paying taxes, but local property taxes in Pennsylvania are especially loathed.
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Lawmakers honor former N.J. Gov. and U.S. Rep. James Florio
Gov. Jim Florio passed away Sunday of heart failure. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle honor the eight-term congressman.
3 years ago
To stop their sewer system sale, Towamencin residents want to change local law
Towamencin residents are trying an innovative approach to stop the sale of their sewer system, and voters have a chance to weigh in.
3 years ago
In Pennsylvania, Shapiro’s low-key style poses test for Dems
In one of the most politically competitive states in the U.S., the Democratic contender for Pennsylvania governor is waging a comparatively low-key campaign.
3 years ago
Narrow Delaware beach highway under threat from climate change
Delaware is studying how to make State Route 1 more resilient amid frequent flooding events that will get worse with climate change.
3 years ago
Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes bill eliminating ‘unnecessary’ teaching certification
The prerequisite, called edTPA, is unpopular among many teaching candidates, with some calling it cumbersome and redundant.
3 years ago
McCarthy unveils House GOP’s midterm agenda in Pennsylvania
McCarthy is in line to seize the speaker's gavel if Republicans win control of the House in November. He's trying to replicate the strategy Newt Gingrich used in 1994.
3 years ago
Oz releases health records to spotlight Fetterman’s stroke
The release of the health records comes as Oz is trying to close a gap in the polls and is increasingly making Fetterman's fitness to serve a central theme in his campaign.
3 years ago
The politics of immigration reform
Record numbers of migrants are arriving at the southern border. Republican lawmakers are relocating some to Democratic states. Today - the politics of immigration.
Air Date: September 23, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29New Jersey lawmakers move to create ‘community schools’
The General Assembly Education Committee approved several measures Thursday that would address student mental health and academic equity.
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City leaders and political activists join to ‘Defend The Future’ in Philadelphia
The Defend the Future voting campaign kick-started its six-state tour in Philadelphia Thursday.
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