Politics & Policy
Gov. Murphy undergoes surgery for tumor in New York City as Oliver takes over
The Democrat will undergo a partial nephrectomy at an unidentified hospital to remove a tumor on his left kidney.
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Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
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We discuss the results from Super Tuesday that have come in so far, what they say about the 2020 democratic electorate, and each candidate’s viable path to the nomination.
Air Date: March 4, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Is a universal basic income experiment coming to Philadelphia?
Philadelphia may begin testing a cash subsidy pilot in 2020, city policymakers and nonprofit leaders revealed Tuesday at a press conference.
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After 3-year ethics investigation, Rep. Brian Sims vindicated — despite violations
The prominent LGBTQ advocate and lawmaker called the inquiry a “political attack.”
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A resurgent Joe Biden claims 9 Super Tuesday victories
Suddenly, the Democratic Party’s presidential field, which featured more than a half dozen candidates a week ago, transformed into a two-man contest.
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State university system leader says cost of higher ed is driving enrollment decline
The decline is largest among students from families with less than $110,000 in annual income.
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Democrats could field an anti-fracking candidate in 2020. Can they win in Pennsylvania?
Voters seem split on the question of a fracking ban.
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Philly’s ‘moonshot moment’ plan outlines how to lift 100K from poverty
The proposals include providing rent subsidies, guaranteed income and increasing the availability of adult education.
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Super Tuesday 2020 election results
Fourteen states hold contests today, with about a third of all delegates for the Democratic nomination at stake.
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‘Whiplash’ of LGBTQ protections and rights, from Obama to Trump
In the last several years, two White House administrations have used this power in diametrically opposite ways.
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Former POWER leader joins DA’s office as senior advisor
The Rev. Gregory Holston, who has served as the executive director of POWER, joined the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office as the senior advisor on advocacy and policy.
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Trump to make first visit of 2020 to Pennsylvania
President Donald Trump is making his first visit this year to the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania, in a town hall-style event hosted by Fox News in Scranton .
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar to suspend presidential campaign
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is suspending her presidential campaign after failing to break into the top tier of Democratic candidates.
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On Super Tuesday, don’t expect quick election results from the West
The caucus debacle that went down in Iowa at the beginning of February wasn't supposed to happen.
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