Politics & Policy
The Pa. agency that looks for wasteful spending wasted $160,000 on guns and ammo it can’t use
The watchdog office spent nearly $160,000 on pistols and ammunition that its investigators are not legally allowed to carry. The weapons have been in storage for two years.
4 years ago
Wolf wants to set aside a billion dollars to fix toxic schools
The governor says he’s planning to include the pitch in next week’s budget address, along with several other lead and asbestos-remediation plans.
4 years ago
Watch/Listen: Testimony coming? Abrupt acquittal? Trump trial edges on
Finally playing an active role at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, senators posed written inquiries that led to pointed, back-and-forth debate Wednesday.
4 years ago
Pro-refinery factions intensify pressure to negate PES sale agreement
Refinery supporters including union leaders have joined forces, with the backing of the White House, to question PES’ decision favoring the lower bidder.
4 years ago
1 simple step could help election security. Governments aren’t doing it
Local governments could perform a simple upgrade to make it clear to voters that they are reading from a legitimate source. But on the whole, they aren't doing it.
4 years ago
As Pa. senate mulls paid leave, labor groups applaud, free market interests balk
The proposal would require Pennsylvanians to pay part of their checks into an emergency fund, from which any eligible worker would be able to draw benefits.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf dusts off $4.5 billion infrastructure plan
The governor introduced Restore PA last year, to a chilly response from Republicans. It’s one of several unsuccessful proposals he is reiterating ahead of his budget address.
4 years ago
New Delaware law aims to reduce length of time dogs can be tethered outside
Delaware’s Office of Animal Welfare says new laws around leaving dogs outdoors are more enforceable than old ones.
4 years ago
Impeachment trial highlights: Senators’ questions launch pointed debate
U.S. senators are getting the first opportunity to ask questions of President Donald Trump’s attorneys and House managers on Wednesday.
4 years ago
‘I think South Jersey is Trump country’: President’s Wildwood rally wakes up hibernating Shore town
Trump hosted a rally in support of South Jersey U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, who recently switched from Democrat to Republican.
4 years ago
Listen 2:21LGBTQ protections in Pa. happening town by town
Pennsylvania is the only Northeastern state that doesn’t outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ people. So advocates are working to pass local ordinances town by town.
Air Date: January 28, 2020
Listen 15:22Watch/Listen: Trump team wrapping up trial defense as senators mull Bolton
President Donald Trump’s legal team is expected to conclude their arguments Tuesday in the Senate impeachment trial.
4 years ago
N.J. seeks to avoid development in flood-prone areas as part of climate change reform
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a sweeping energy plan that sets goals for shifting the state to 100% clean energy by 2050.
4 years ago
No drones, no selfie sticks: Line etiquette for the Trump rally in Wildwood
Visitors should prepare for road closures and parking restrictions. Leave the drones at home.
4 years ago
Northeast governors slow to embrace regional climate pact
Supporters of pact that would tackle transportation emissions are struggling to win over several governors concerned that the initiative will increase gas prices.
4 years ago