
Politics & Policy
Pa. freezes paychecks for 9,000 state employees amid coronavirus fallout
The affected employees have jobs that cannot be completed through teleworking, which began shuttering state offices in mid-March to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
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As of Thursday, 130 COVID-19 patients in Pennsylvania had required treatment with a ventilator, though that number is expected to rise as cases increase.
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Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson corruption trial scheduled for 2021
Kenyatta Johnson, his wife Dawn Chavous, and two former Universal Companies executives will stand trial on federal corruption charges early next year.
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Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17
The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention after prospective nominee Joe Biden said it would be possible to hold it in July.
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‘Just insanity’: Closed Pa. businesses cry foul as competitors snag waivers to reopen
The Wolf administration faces mounting public criticism from lawmakers in the GOP over its handling of the COVID-19 shutdown and its effect on businesses.
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Listen 2:44Citgo ruled liable for millions in Delaware River cleanup costs from 2004 oil spill
The Supreme Court ruled the company, ex-owner of an area asphalt refinery, is liable for millions paid by the government and owner of the ruptured tanker.
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Trump and the coronavirus: a timeline
Today we discuss the past and present of the Trump and his administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Air Date: April 1, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Federal agency said new policy doesn't mean facilities can exceed allowed pollution limits
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Out-of-staters flocking to beach homes prompt discussions over who should be allowed in Delaware
Gov. Carney’s executive order requires out-of-staters to quarantine and law enforcement to pull over out-of-state vehicles.
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State environmental regulator cancels public hearings due to COVID-19
The state Department of Environmental Protection canceled seven public hearings
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With the coronavirus outbreak leading to layoffs, and a record spike in unemployment claims, Pennsylvania has delayed the deadline for filing personal income tax returns.
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The Wolf administration has laid off about 2,500 part-time and seasonal employees and interns as the financial fallout from the coronavirus deepens.
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Murphy will ‘almost certainly’ announce state tax-filing extension but won’t say when
Governor says delay is due to ‘a number of moving parts,’ such as how state will pay its own bills, amount of federal support
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Relief package a good start, say advocates for the poor. But more help is needed.
Advocates for the poor say it's only a first step and that those at the lower end of the economic scale will need much more help in the months ahead.
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Mine workers’ union wants more protections against COVID-19
Gov. Tom Wolf has allowed coal mines to stay open during that coronavirus pandemic.
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