Politics & Policy
Ever wonder about the difference between the Tax Review Board and the Board of Revision of Taxes?
4 years ago
Nearly a million Pennsylvanians could have their student loans wiped away under Biden’s plan
Around 1.8 million people in the Keystone State carry federal student debt, collectively owing about $65 billion.
4 years ago
The government will no longer be sending free COVID-19 tests to Americans
The Biden administration is pausing its distribution of free COVID-19 tests this week, but you can still order new ones before the end date.
4 years ago
Shapiro breaks with Dems on COVID policies in Pa. gov race
As he runs to succeed Wolf as governor, Shapiro says he is against some of the same COVID measures that his fellow Democrat used to help manage the pandemic.
4 years ago
New Jersey’s 10-day sales tax holiday is now in effect
School supplies like backpacks, notebooks, index cards, and pencils are tax-free.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden to give primetime speech from Independence Hall Thursday
The speech comes roughly two months ahead of the November election and is one of three presidential visits across Pennsylvania this week.
4 years ago
President Biden to deliver prime-time speech in Philadelphia on ‘battle’ for democracy
The speech will be delivered Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House said.
4 years ago
Is it fair to forgive student loans? Examining 3 of the arguments of a heated debate
Biden's plan to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt will help millions, but it's also raising concerns about inflation, fairness and tuition costs.
4 years ago
Russia, Ukraine trade claims of nuclear plant attacks
These reports Sunday intensified fears that the fighting could damage the Zaporizhzhia plant and cause a massive radiation leak.
4 years ago
Materials taken from Mar-a-Lago will be assessed for possible national security risks
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence told NPR it will work with the Justice Department to review the documents removed from former President Trump's Florida hom
4 years ago
Pa. gov. candidate Doug Mastriano wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo
Reuters said Friday that Mastriano was in the uniform in a 2013-14 portrait for the Department of Military Strategy, Plans and Operations, where he worked until he retired.
4 years ago
Nations fail to reach deal on UN treaty to protect sea life
A fifth round of talks ended in impasse early Saturday when negotiations at United Nations headquarters in New York were suspended after two weeks.
4 years ago
Sen. Ron Rice, longest serving Black N.J. lawmaker, amplified women’s voices, colleagues say
Rice, who chaired the N.J. Legislative Black Caucus for 18 years, will retire at the end of August. He wanted a woman to succeed him as chair.
4 years ago
Doug Mastriano’s insular campaign is full of dedicated supporters — and serious doubts
Doug Mastriano has more mainstream support than ever. But GOP insiders and supporters worry he’s not winning over actual swing voters.
4 years ago
The war in Ukraine rages on, but the country's people are showing resiliency and fighting back in a way unpredicted by some. We discuss the past 6 months of Russia's invasion.
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