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Politics & Policy

An up-close photo of James Florio.
Government
New Jersey

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

A man talks in front of a group of people standing under an open pavilion outdoors.
Elections
Government
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

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

Josh Shapiro holds a microphone and gestures.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

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

High water sits on Rt. 1 near Conquest Rd. south of Dewey Beach
Delaware
Environment
Infrastructure
Streets & Roads

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

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy speaks in front of an American flag.
Employment
Government
K-12
New Jersey

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

House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) greets supporters at DMI Companies in Monongahela, Pa., Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.  (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

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

Mehmet Oz, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, speaks at House of Glory Philly CDC in Philadelphia, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Ryan Collerd)
Elections
Pennsylvania

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

FILE - Migrants wait to be processed by the Border Patrol after illegally crossing the Rio Grande River from Mexico into the United States at Eagle Pass, Texas, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Venezuelans have surpassed Guatemalans and Hondurans to become the second-largest nationality stopped at the U.S. border in August 2022 after Mexicans. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Radio Times
Immigration

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

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A classrooms inside the new Camden High School
Government
K-12
New Jersey

New 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.

3 years ago

Democratic politicians and political activists kickstarted the ''Defend The Future'' campaign at Love Park in Philadelphia on Sept. 22, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

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.

3 years ago

Attorney General Josh Shapiro (left) and Sen. Doug Mastriano.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2022: Su guía completa de los candidatos a gobernador

Cinco candidatos a gobernador estarán en la papeleta del 8 de noviembre, junto al candidato de su partido a vicegobernador.

3 years ago

From top left clockwise: Doug Mastriano, Josh Shapiro, Mehmet Oz, John Fetterman (AP Photos)
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2022: A basic guide to vetting candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, and more

All eyes will be on Pennsylvania this November election as a number of contentious races on the ballot will determine the state’s political future.

3 years ago

A woman in a red dress talks to another person outside of a brick building.
Elections
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

María Quiñones Sánchez nunca tuvo el apoyo del Partido Demócrata. Aquí le decimos como su probable reemplazo, Quetcy Lozada, ganó ese apoyo clave

Con los líderes del distrito apoyándola en el asiento del Concejo Municipal del 7º distrito, Lozada ve las elecciones especiales de noviembre como solo el comienzo.

3 years ago

A woman in a red dress talks to another person outside of a brick building.
Elections
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Maria Quiñones Sánchez never had Democratic party backing. How her likely replacement, Quetcy Lozada, won that key support

With ward leaders backing her the 7th district City Council seat, Lozada sees November’s special election as just the start.

3 years ago

Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Energy
Environment
Government
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

N.J. Gov. Murphy orders big jump in offshore wind

Governor boosts goal for green power, key to carbon-free target.

3 years ago

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