Politics & Policy
Recreational marijuana bill defeated in Delaware House
Another year, another defeat for recreational marijuana. House lawmakers were unable to get the needed votes to advance the legalization measure.
4 years ago
Biden moves to revoke Russia’s trade relations status amid war in Ukraine
The economic restriction, one of several announced in recent weeks, is meant to punish Vladimir Putin and further hobble Russia's finances as it invades Ukraine.
4 years ago
Putin’s propaganda and the war on information
Disinformation scholar Peter Pomerantsev on Putin’s obsession with Ukraine and the propaganda he has used to hoodwink the Russian people and justify his war.
Air Date: March 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Philadelphia Parking Authority head forced out, ‘lost the confidence’ of PPA board
The board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has decided to change the leadership of the agency that oversees parking and taxi services in the city.
4 years ago
1 in 5 local election officials say they’re likely to quit before 2024
A new survey raises alarms from election administrators facing constant threats. Attacks by politicians on the voting system are top forces pushing them out of their jobs.
4 years ago
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization is added to a $1.5 trillion spending bill
A reauthorization of the landmark 1994 law is included in an annual federal spending package moving through Congress.
4 years ago
Texas flagged 27,000 mail ballots for rejection in primary
The preliminary figures provide the latest picture of how new election rules rushed into place by Republicans made it harder to vote for thousands of voters in both parties.
4 years ago
Murphy signs law prohibiting N.J. business dealings with Russia’s government
The law allows the state to create a list of New Jersey businesses that do business with the Russian and Belarusian governments.
4 years ago
Dems set for House approval of Ukraine aid, drop COVID funds
The money covers the U.S. costs of sending troops and weapons to Eastern Europe and equipping allied forces there in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
4 years ago
Venezuela releases 2 Americans after visit from U.S. officials
A high-level delegation traveled to the South American country last weekend to in part discuss the health of detained U.S. citizens.
4 years ago
Russian oil, energy dependence and the U.S. ban
President Biden banned Russian oil and gas imports. We discuss the impact on the U.S. and the global economy and on Putin's war with Ukraine.
Air Date: March 9, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Dems formally launch early, aggressive national campaign effort in Pennsylvania
With Pa. the “epicenter of the political world” in 2022, Dems are trying to counter their disadvantages with aggressive gov. and U.S. Sen. campaigns.
4 years ago
In his first in-person budget address in two years, Murphy touted a growing economy and announced a new property tax relief program.
4 years ago
New legislation would reauthorize funding strategy for Delaware River Basin
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper wants to reauthorize the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act, and provide more funding for groups working to improve the watershed.
4 years ago
Plan to end Pennsylvania’s state-run liquor store monopoly gets some opposition in Philadelphia
An effort to eliminate Pennsylvania’s state-run liquor monopoly through a constitutional amendment is already running into opposition.
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