Politics & Policy
Newly revealed call details how Trump pressed Georgia investigator to find vote fraud
"Whatever you can do, Frances, it would be — it's a great thing," Trump said to Georgia Secretary of State chief investigator Frances Watson.
5 years ago
What’s in the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill?
The massive relief package is slated to cross President Biden's desk this week.
Air Date: March 11, 2021
Listen 49:29Political dispute over transgender rights focuses on youth sports
This year, state legislators have introduced 35 bills restricting transgender girls and women from playing on girls' and women's sports teams.
5 years ago
Lawmaker calls for halt to PennDOT plan to toll nine bridges
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, R-Cambria, said he opposes the proposals by Gov. Tom Wolf's Department of Transportation.
5 years ago
Whistleblowers allege improper hiring at Justice Department during Trump’s last days
The whistleblowers accuse Jeffrey Bossert Clark of conducting a "sham" process and elevating a person who volunteered to defend a controversial Trump policy on abortion access
5 years ago
Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems
President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a triumph on a bill that marshals the government’s spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises.
5 years ago
Federal aid to Pa. draws GOP warning to use it for 1-time costs
On Tuesday, some lawmakers warned that the one-time sum of money should only be used for one-time costs.
5 years ago
Pa. audit confirms Biden got more votes than Trump, but can’t tell us much else
While the audit's results indicate a high degree of confidence in the outcome, they cannot answer some of the finer questions about how the election was run.
5 years ago
Voting rights and restrictions
A landmark voting rights bill passed the U.S. House but meanwhile statehouses around the country are battling over restricting vs. expanding voter access.
Air Date: March 10, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29What the new stimulus means for Philly
Lawmakers in DC are close to approving funding for housing, schools, public transit, groceries, and more.
5 years ago
Pandemic aid package includes some relief from high health plan premiums
If passed, Biden's relief bill would significantly expand the number of people eligible for federal help in paying their health plan premiums.
5 years ago
From tests to vaccines, Pa. health officials still missing crucial race data for COVID-19
Race and ethnicity data is key to informing vaccine outreach efforts to communities disproportionately affected by the virus, local health officials told Spotlight PA.
5 years ago
Delaware lawmakers renew push for $15 minimum wage
After both of Delaware’s Democratic U.S. senators voted against adding a $15 minimum wage measure to the stimulus, local advocates are renewing their push.
5 years ago
Philly Fighting COVID vaccine partnership put city ‘at great risk,’ says inspector general
Philadelphia’s inspector general said the Health Department ignored numerous red flags that could have avoided the scandal, yet stopped short of recommending sanctions.
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