Politics & Policy
Two proposals to relieve property tax burden moving through N.J. Legislature
Some New Jersey lawmakers are putting forward two proposals to address the state’s high property taxes. Here’s what those bills would do.
4 years ago
Millions pouring into Pa. governor and U.S. Senate races, with Fetterman and Oz ahead
The most that has ever been spent on a Pa. gubernatorial race was $82 million in 2014, and the most spent on a U.S. Senate race was $164 million in 2016.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Democrats select state lawmaker to replace convicted Councilmember Bobby Henon
Mike Driscoll has been picked by ward leaders to be the Democratic candidate in a special election, virtually ensuring he will replace Bobby Henon on City Council.
4 years ago
Pa. politics: mail-in voting, maps and crowded races
We talk Pennsylvania politics this hour - the challenge to mail-in voting and redistricting maps, false Electoral College certifications and the Senate and governor races.
Air Date: February 1, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:12Philly’s soda tax is under fire again. Who wants to see it end, and who still thinks it’s a win?
Mayor Kenney’s signature program has funded rec centers and pre-K. A new report raises questions about where the money goes.
4 years ago
Despite a court battle, Pennsylvania voters can still apply for mail ballots without an excuse
The Commonwealth Court ruled a key provision of the state's last major election law overhaul unconstitutional.
4 years ago
Pa. Democrats set budget priorities with ‘historic’ education spending proposal
The plan comes about a week before Gov. Tom Wolf unveils the final budget proposal of his two-term tenure.
4 years ago
‘This is momentous’: Philly to guarantee lawyers for some renters facing eviction
Under a new right-to-counsel program, hundreds of Philadelphia renters will soon be guaranteed free legal representation if their landlord files for eviction.
4 years ago
Split among 4 candidates, Pa. Democrats fail to endorse one for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, fell short, with 159 votes; He would have needed 176 for the endorsement. AG Josh Shapiro got the nod for governor.
4 years ago
Upper Darby mayor wants to use $1M of ARPA funds for gun violence prevention
A public health approach is being proposed with part of the $20 million-plus the township has received in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
4 years ago
The Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 14 people in fake electors scheme tied to Trump
The 14 people are tied to an effort to put forth false electors as President Donald Trump sought to stay in office after losing the 2020 election.
4 years ago
Biden visits collapsed Pittsburgh bridge, touts infrastructure law
President Joe Biden is visiting the collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh that fell just hours before his previously scheduled trip to promote his infrastructure package.
4 years ago
Philly redistricting 101: What to know about the city’s fast-tracked political mapmaking
The process will set boundaries used for the next decade.
4 years ago
Human chain formed to help after Pittsburgh bridge collapse
The collapse early Friday came hours before President Joe Biden was to visit the city to press for his $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes bridge maintenance.
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