Politics & Policy
Doubling down on abortion rights: Delaware protects records of patients from other states
The measure is a strategic counterpunch to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has taken away the constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plan
A state court on Thursday permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates in Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania to begin fiscal year without a budget
Without new budget legislation signed into law by Friday, the state will lose the authority to make some payments.
4 years ago
Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access
Biden has been reluctant to support changes to the filibuster, which allows any member of the 100-member chamber to block action on legislation unless it receives 60 votes.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Pat Cipollone, former WH counsel
Previous witnesses have testified Cipollone was in meetings in which lawyers debated strategies to overturn former President Donald Trump’s election loss.
4 years ago
Bills limiting LGBTQ instruction, trans athletes pass Pa. Senate
The bills passed nearly along party lines Wednesday and Democrats warned that Gov. Tom Wolf will veto them.
4 years ago
House sets up committee to consider Philly DA Krasner’s impeachment
The divided House of Representatives voted Wednesday to establish the five-member Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.
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Medical professionals join Shapiro in show of support for his Pa. gubernatorial campaign
A group of doctors and nurses say they’re concerned about a potential complete ban on abortion if Republican Doug Mastriano is elected governor.
4 years ago
New N.J. budget: A look behind the numbers of $50.6B spending proposal
Largest spending plan in state history funds school construction, pension obligations, tax relief — and lawmakers’ pet projects
4 years ago
Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Biden said there will be a permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. 5th Army Corps. It's one of several ways NATO forces will be beefed up after Russia invaded Ukraine.
4 years ago
Former White House aide’s testimony before Jan. 6 committee
We discuss former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's explosive testimony before the select committee about the former president's knowledge and actions on Jan. 6.
Air Date: June 29, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Trump’s legal exposure may be growing — and 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing
Hutchinson testified under oath about a volatile and angry president who was prone to throwing dishes, knew that supporters were armed and didn't want the riot to stop.
4 years ago
The budget for fiscal year 2023 includes a historic $9 billion surplus.
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Councilmember Gym calls on PPA to pay its fair share to Philly’s schools
The longtime critic of the PPA led the first of a series of investigatory hearings looking into what she called the "financial chaos and questionable expenses of this entity."
4 years ago
Philly makes pact with SEPTA to channel more federal money into Philly neighborhoods
The goal is to use federal infrastructure money to stimulate the economy in areas SEPTA serves by purchasing goods and services locally.
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