Politics & Policy
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters
President Joe Biden has signed off on giving federal wildland firefighters a hefty raise for the next two fiscal years.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 panel: Local ‘heroes’ rebuffed Trump, then faced threats
The hearing was punctuated throughout with accounts of the personal attacks faced by state and local officials.
4 years ago
Wilmington lawmakers want younger candidates to run for council, mayor
In an effort to encourage young people to participate in city government, Wilmington City Council members move to lower the age for candidates.
4 years ago
Pa. House approves bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips
Test strips to help drug users identify fentanyl and other potentially deadly chemicals would no longer be classified as illegal paraphernalia under a bill passed unanimously.
4 years ago
Texas GOP’s new platform says Biden didn’t really win. It also calls for secession
By insisting that Biden didn't actually defeat former President Trump in 2020, Texas Republicans are prolonging the lies and baseless claims about election fraud.
4 years ago
Georgia’s Raffensperger among witnesses for next January 6 hearing
Raffensperger, along with his deputy Gabe Sterling and Arizona’s Rusty Bowers, are scheduled to be the key witnesses.
4 years ago
Biden says decision on gas tax holiday may come this week
President Joe Biden says he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax. That could possibly save U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon.
4 years ago
Unlikely duo: Pennsylvania Democrats aim for united front
The fate of the Democratic Party is intertwined in a pair of Pennsylvania elections that’ll be closely watched this year.
4 years ago
Why do Philadelphia city officials have to ‘resign to run’ for higher office?
Despite Council resolutions trying to change the rule, voters have repeatedly opted to keep it in place.
4 years ago
Northeast Philly Airport could go solar
If City Council approves the plan, the Philadelphia Energy Authority could buy energy from a 1.5 megawatt solar project to be built at Northeast Airport.
4 years ago
$3 million federal grant to tackle disparities in Pa. unemployment compensation
The state plans to use the grant to improve access for specific groups of underserved Pennsylvanians, including workers with limited English proficiency in Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Biden takes spill while getting off bike after beach ride
“I’m good,” he told reporters after U.S. Secret Service agents quickly helped him up.
4 years ago
PBS NewsHour commentator Mark Shields dies at age 85
Mark Shields, the longtime commentator known for his weekly political analysis and sense of humor, has died at the age of 85, PBS NewsHour confirmed.
4 years ago
Rebuild funds on hold as Council member seeks $20 million more for her Philly district
Councilmember Cindy Bass chairs the committee that could pump the brakes on Rebuild. She says her district is being shortchanged for no reason.
4 years ago
Listen 1:24Watergate’s 50th anniversary and the Jan 6 committee hearings
As the anniversary of the Watergate scandal falls between two Jan 6 committee hearings, we look back at history, American perception of the presidency and what's changed.
Air Date: June 17, 2022 10:00 am
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