Politics & Policy
Kenney’s proposed 2021 budget would cut taxes and raise spending — but not for police
The ambitious spending proposal looks to improve core city services such as street sweeping while accelerating cuts to wage and business taxes.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s shrinking delegation will mean hard decisions
In Pa., redrawing the districts to correspond with population shifts identified by the 2020 census will have a particularly unpredictable effect on congressional districts.
3 years ago
Bill to create commission on reparations nears historic House vote
The legislation has been stalled in the House for nearly 30 years, but the idea of reparations for African Americans has gained new traction amid a racial reckoning.
3 years ago
N.J. increases food aid by $95 a month for 231K households
The change comes with about a $17 million price tag, according to the state Human Services Department. The program is financed by the federal government but run by the state.
3 years ago
Biden administration moves to undo Trump abortion rules for Title X
The Trump administration tried to "defund" Planned Parenthood and other groups through changes to the Title X family planning program.
3 years ago
‘American Insurrection:’ the rise of violent extremism
ProPublica reporter A.C. Thompson and director Rick Rowley discuss their new Frontline documentary "American Insurrection" which investigates violent far right groups.
Air Date: April 14, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30‘Enough is enough’: Democrats push for GOP support on Asian American hate crimes bill
The legislation would address the spike in hate crimes and violence targeted at the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
3 years ago
Should corporations take political positions?
Major League Baseball, Coca-cola, and Delta condemned Georgia's new voting law. Why do corporations weigh in on political issues and can they make a difference?
Air Date: April 13, 2021
Listen 49:31Pa. man accused of leaving impeachment manager vulgar voicemails
Authorities have charged a man accused of leaving a series of vulgar voicemails at the Pennsylvania district office of U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean.
3 years ago
Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors’ emergency power
Next month, Pennsylvania voters will decide a pair of constitutional amendments to limit disaster emergency declarations to three weeks, rather than three months.
3 years ago
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
Amazon and business groups celebrated the decision, saying warehouse workers got a chance to weigh the pros and cons of union membership — and voted to reject it.
3 years ago
It’s a no: Amazon warehouse workers vote against unionizing in historic election
Amazon avoided the prospect of a first unionized warehouse in America, where it's the 2nd-largest private employer. The Alabama vote prompted new national interest in unions.
3 years ago
‘New strategy’: Politicians in crisis refuse calls to resign
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz joins a growing list of politicians from both parties — almost exclusively men — who are defying the traditional response to controversy.
3 years ago
Delaware Democrats reject GOP calls to end virtual legislative session
Frustrated with technological restrictions that limited debate over gun control legislation, Republican lawmakers say it’s time to return to in-person meetings.
3 years ago
‘It has to stop’: Biden takes initial action on guns, calls on Congress to do more
Declaring U.S gun violence an "epidemic" and "an international embarrassment," President Biden outlined actions to regulate certain firearms and to try to prevent gun violence
3 years ago