Politics & Policy
Biden calls abortion ruling ‘a sad day’ for country
President Joe Biden spoke from the White House about the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Jan. 6 committee hearing on Trump’s DOJ pressure
We discuss Thursday's Jan. 6 hearing about former President Trump's efforts to use the DOJ to help him overturn the election results.
Air Date: June 24, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Spending N.J.’s $9 billion budget surplus: GOP says it’s been shut out of the process
Republicans want to do more with the state’s unexpected surplus. They’ve proposed tax relief called “Give It Back”: $4 billion in rebates to 4 million residents.
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Philadelphia’s budget for fiscal year 2023 funds neighborhood improvements, creating safe youth spaces in an effort to combat the city's gun violence crisis.
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Pa. Rep. Scott Perry among GOP lawmakers who asked Trump White House for pardons
Various Republican House members requested pardons from President Donald Trump in the final days of his administration.
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But they could wait until September to formally resign — for a few different reasons.
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N.J. officials spar over gun reform, as U.S. Supreme Court rules on concealed carry
Like New York, New Jersey is one of six “may-issue” states, which means law enforcement can use discretion in issuing concealed carry permits.
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Ballot question will ask: Should technical ed students receive a hiring preference for Philly jobs?
The charter change would add graduates of career technical programs to the groups receiving a preference in civil service exams.
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The House extended a school meal lifeline; families are now waiting on the Senate
Congress is rushing to pass an extension for some of the school meal waivers that provided support to families and schools during the pandemic that expire June 30.
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Philly City Council sends budget, property tax relief to Mayor Kenney’s desk
The budget includes no tax hikes, steps to ease the tax burden of rising property valuations, and a spending increase for violence prevention measures.
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European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership
The decision by the 27-nation bloc to grant Ukraine candidate status Thursday was uncharacteristically rapid.
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Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections
The Biden administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday.
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The exact language of the deal is still being written, and, if finalized, it would need approval from lawmakers in both chambers as well as Gov. Tom Wolf.
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Pride, progress and the battle for LGBTQ rights
Looking at the cultural and legislative shifts surrounding the visibility and representation of queer and trans folks and all LGBTQIA+ people in America today.
Air Date: June 23, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Pa. bills on poll watchers, earlier presidential primary advance
The state's primary during presidential election years would be moved from the fourth Tuesday in April to the third Tuesday in March.
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