Politics & Policy
Pa. Senate Dems say they’re tired of some Republicans resisting pro-LGBTQ measures
Over the past three sessions, at least a dozen Democratic-sponsored resolutions related to honoring LGBTQ+ people have failed to pass the state House or Senate.
4 years ago
Champion of Pa. lobbying disclosure law was fined $19,900 for breaking it
Lobbying reports are one of the only ways the public can see how advocacy groups, special interests, and big businesses are attempting to influence lawmakers.
4 years ago
DNC calls for a ‘recanvass’ of Iowa results after delays
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee is calling for a “recanvass” of the results of Monday's Iowa caucus, which was marred by technical problems and delays.
4 years ago
Trump unleashes fury at impeachment after acquittal
In a tweet, Trump called the acquittal “our Country’s VICTORY on the Impeachment Hoax!”
4 years ago
Pa. government watchdog is working questionable side job with Philly’s new sheriff
The state director for Common Cause claims his new firm’s consulting work poses no conflict of interest.
4 years ago
Pence stops by Pa. in hopes of rallying the Trump vote
At a Women for Trump event in Camp Hill, the vice president touched on education, veterans’ issues, abortion, undocumented immigrants and 'socialism' in the Democratic party.
4 years ago
Pa. farming advocates hope to restore line items cut from agriculture in Wolf’s budget proposal
Some Republican state lawmakers are disappointed with Democratic Governor Tom Wolf’s proposal to cut funding for the Agriculture Department.
4 years ago
After acquittal, independents in Philly say Trump impeachment trial swayed their vote
Some people felt the 133-day proceeding was “a circus,” while others said the charges didn’t seem like a big deal to begin with.
4 years ago
Listen 1:54Wolf pushes back on Trump’s State of the Union criticism: ‘There was some posturing going on there’
Wolf defended his record, saying he approved increases for private school tuition tax credits.
4 years ago
Trump acquittal on track, though Romney to vote to convict
President Donald Trump is on the verge of acquittal by the Senate, bringing an end to only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history.
4 years ago
Counties don’t see election reform money in Wolf’s proposed budget
Voting machine reimbursement is in the FY2021 fiscal plan, but not direct funding for Act 77.
4 years ago
As Vice President Pence comes to central Pa. for Women for Trump event, GOP faces a gender gap
The Women for Trump event illustrates the campaign’s efforts to energize women voters.
4 years ago
Not guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment
Senate acquits President Trump on 1st impeachment charge, abuse of power
4 years ago
State of the Union and the Iowa caucus
We discuss President Trump's State of the Union address with two Republican analysts. Then, what happened in Iowa?
Air Date: February 5, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Mike Bloomberg campaigns as the ‘un-Trump’ in Philadelphia
As other Democratic candidates were consumed by Iowa’s murky caucus results, Michael Bloomberg brought his deep-pocketed campaign to Philadelphia.
4 years ago