Politics & Policy
New Jersey's primary election, the impact of venture capitalism on local newspapers and journalism, and the first outdoor Philadelphia Flower Show.
Air Date: June 7, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30In interviews, community leaders and regular citizens said their trust in Kenney’s leadership has eroded. Some blamed his style of delegating authority.
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Listen 5:01What you need to know about Pennsylvania’s new unemployment system
Pa. will unveil its new unemployment compensation portal Tuesday, replacing a 40-year-old system stretched thin during last year’s record unemployment.
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The Pentagon is keeping its ban on the pride flag and other flags at installations
The DOD restricted what flags could and couldn't be flown on military installations last July. The Pentagon considered making a special case for Pride Month.
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G-7 nations sign key pact to make tech giants pay fair taxes
The world’s richest countries signed a landmark agreement Saturday.
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Philly progressives, urbanists blast $130 million cut to city parking tax
Statements and a petition opposed a bill that would slash the tax rate to 17%, noting there was no guarantee lot workers would benefit, as promised.
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Claire DeMatteis is moving to a new job after guiding the Department of Correction through a tumultuous four-plus years, since a prison riot left a guard dead.
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Gov. Murphy officially endorses interim Camden Mayor Carstarphen in Tuesday’s primary
Carstarphen is favored by South Jersey Democratic power brokers, such as insurance executive George Norcross.
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Facebook suspends Trump accounts for 2 years
Facebook also plans to end a contentious policy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that automatically exempted politicians from certain moderation rules on its site.
3 years ago
Biden and Sen. Capito try again to bridge their infrastructure divide
The White House said Thursday that Biden still supports raising the tax rate, but is willing to find another measure to do it.
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Many N.J. Republicans still on the fence as a crowded primary for governor draws near
In the Republican stronghold of Ocean County, many GOP voters said they are still weighing their options with Tuesday’s primary just days away.
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Listen 3:34Trump’s grip on GOP sparks fears about democratic process
Trump loyalists who falsely insist he won the 2020 election are running for top election offices in several swing states.
3 years ago
Free Library supporters demand $15M budget boost
Supporters of the Free Library of Philadelphia are demanding the Kenney administration and City Council restore and boost funding for the 54-branch system.
3 years ago
How to replace aggression with job opportunities: City Council looks at ways to curb the violence
As Philadelphia struggles with continuing violence, councilmembers heard how employment and entrepreneurship could be key to preventing it.
3 years ago
Cybersecurity and the growing threat of ransomware attacks
What do the recent ransomware attacks on the world's largest meat production company and a U.S. oil pipeline reveal about our cybersecurity and the growing threat?
Air Date: June 3, 2021 10:00 am
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