Politics & Policy
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is law. What comes next?
The Bipartisan Safety Act was hailed on a national basis for the potential of changing state laws. But could it shape red flag laws in Pennsylvania?
4 years ago
Expanded IRS free-file system one step closer in Dems’ bill
The flagship climate change and health care bill will bring U.S. taxpayers one step closer to a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system.
4 years ago
Fetterman ‘grateful’ as he returns to Pa. Senate race
Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman is acknowledging he is lucky to be alive as he officially returns to the campaign trail.
4 years ago
New grant adds $375 million in state funds to target repair of crumbling homes in Pa.
The money comes from federal COVID recovery and will be dedicated to preserving and restoring crumbling homes that threaten to displace families in need.
4 years ago
Congress OKs Dems’ climate, health bill, a Biden triumph
“Today is a day of celebration, a day we take another giant step in our momentous agenda,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
4 years ago
N.J. lawmakers consider climate change measures, as drought looms
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require electric companies to fully implement renewable energy by 2045.
4 years ago
Weighing the pros and cons of Beto O’Rourke dropping an f-bomb on a heckler
Voters like to see authenticity in candidates, especially in Texas. But cursing and vulgar language in front of children and the elderly more often than not crosses the line.
4 years ago
OSHA investigates deaths of Amazon workers in New Jersey
All three Amazon workers died within the past month and were employed at company facilities in New Jersey.
4 years ago
National Convening of Black Mayors returns to Philadelphia
Municipal leaders from across the country gathered in Philadelphia this week for the 2nd Annual National Convening of Black Mayors.
4 years ago
Pa. advocates push for Congress to reauthorize home visit programs for kids and parents
Around 3,000 households receive home visiting services statewide; advocates say the program only reaches a fraction of eligible families due to funding constraints.
4 years ago
The Inflation Reduction Act: what’s in it and what’s not
With Democrats poised to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, we look at what's in it, what got dumped and why, and how it may impact the economy, healthcare and climate change.
Air Date: August 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Pa. doctors call Oz’s run for Senate a ‘threat to public health’
Doctors launched the “Real Doctors Against Oz” tour in opposition to a Senate run by GOP nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz. The group is backing Democrat John Fetterman.
4 years ago
Delaware attorney general launches abortion legal helpline
Attorney General Jennings and activists unveiled the new Attorney General’s Abortion Legal Helpline Wednesday to connect residents with free, confidential legal advice.
4 years ago
Biden signs ‘burn pits’ help for vets; a personal win, too
The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service.
4 years ago
GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of Mar-a-Lago estate
The GOP push to portray Trump as the victim of a politicized DOJ ignored the potential criminal misconduct that justified the search in the eyes of a federal judge.
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