Politics & Policy
Critics call water quality bill moving through Pa. legislature a back door to privatization
The bill requires some public water systems to create an asset management plan, a mandate that municipal leaders and environmental groups are questioning.
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Election 2022: candidates battle for Pennsylvania
John Fetterman is trolling Mehmet Oz on Twitter; PA Supreme Court upholds mail-in voting law; Doug Mastriano hasn't yet tried to appeal to the general electorate
Air Date: August 5, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Trump ally Kari Lake wins GOP primary for Arizona governor
Republicans now enter the general election sprint with a slate of nominees closely allied with Trump who deny that Biden was legitimately elected president.
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Senate will take up Democrats’ tax, climate and health bill on Saturday, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has repeatedly said Democrats are on track to pass the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days, but a few roadblocks still stand in the
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How the 2022 midterms strategy could change after the Kansas abortion vote
The decisive vote against curbing abortion rights in a deeply conservative state has political strategists in both parties recalibrating their views on the upcoming midterms.
4 years ago
Why people believe conspiracy theories
From QAnon to Covid misinformation, people believe all kinds of bizarre conspiracy theories. But far from harmless, these beliefs can have serious real-world consequences.
Air Date: August 4, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14The U.S. has sanctioned Vladimir Putin’s long-rumored romantic partner
Rumors of a relationship between Putin, 69, and Alina Kabaeva, 39, date back more than a decade.
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Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO 95-1, rebuking Russia
Lawmakers call Wednesday's 95-1 vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
4 years ago
Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash, her office says
She previously served three terms in the state’s legislature. Walorski, 58, was born in South Bend and lived near Elkhart, Indiana.
4 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs law extending expanded outdoor dining rules
Recent surveys have found that a high percentage of restaurant patrons would like to see COVID-inspired outdoor dining continue.
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Explaining the $14 billion tax ‘loophole’ that Senate Democrats want to close
The "carried interest loophole" allows hedge fund managers to tax their income at a lower rate than an ordinary salary. The unpopular provision has survived many challenges.
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By an overwhelming margin, voters in Kansas decide to keep abortion legal
Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health Organization.
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Pennsylvania’s latest budget included new funding for counties to administer elections. But counties say it includes strings that make their jobs harder.
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Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
The GOP objections delayed final passage, infuriating veterans groups and advocates, including comedian Jon Stewart.
4 years ago
Justices uphold Pennsylvania’s 2019 mail voting expansion
The 5-2 ruling means expanded vote-by-mail will almost certainly be in place for marquee races in November for governor and U.S. Senate.
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