Politics & Policy
Trump EPA says mercury limits on coal plants too costly, not ‘necessary’
The National Mining Association welcomed the move, calling the mercury limits "punitive" and "massively unbalanced."
5 years ago
Elections, films help effort to ban gay conversion therapy
Fourteen states and the District of Columbia have already enacted laws prohibiting licensed therapists from trying to change a minor's sexual orientation.
5 years ago
Pa. Senate GOP won’t block Democrat Williams from taking her seat
Pennsylvania state Sen.-elect Lindsey Williams says she's grateful to chamber leaders who say they won't stand in the way of her swearing-in.
5 years ago
Trump, Democrats play the blame game in 2nd shutdown weekend
President Donald Trump and Democrats are trading blame for the partial government shutdown but doing little substantive talking with each other.
5 years ago
Philly sheriff faces tough re-election battle
Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams, dogged by sexual harassment allegations, will face challenges from at least two candidates — both women — in the spring primary.
5 years ago
As federal shutdown drags on, U.S. workers in Philly region feel the pinch
Philadelphia-based federal workers and agencies are trying to handle the uncertainty — and financial hardship — amid the partial government shutdown.
5 years ago
Divided Wilmington City Council cancels special meeting to fill vacancy
Council rejected the outgoing member's twin brother. Then members called special meeting to pick someone else. Now another member wants to change the law.
5 years ago
19 N.J. cities banned plastic bags in 2018. Philly could join them in 2019.
Nineteen municipalities in New Jersey banned plastic bags in 2018. In 2019, Philadelphia is looking to regulate them as well.
5 years ago
Congress has no business telling American businesses — or Americans, period — whom they should or shouldn’t boycott, which violates their First Amendment rights.
5 years ago
Pa. lawmakers report $43M increase in unspent cash reserves
The commission said the legislative surplus was $138 million when the year ended in June. A year ago, the commission pegged the surplus at $95 million.
5 years ago
Bernie versus Beto: Democratic cannibalization begins
The Democrats can screw up their 2020 chances by beating each other to a pulp. And Bernie Sanders' fans are already waging against Beto O'Rourke.
5 years ago
Being heard on Capitol Hill: Postcards with an edge
Clubs forming to write to elected officials are on the rise. Amid a growing deluge of emails and online petitions, the humble postcard makes a return.
5 years ago
Listen 5:16Delaware’s Red Flag gun law now in effect
Delaware gun owners who pose a threat to themselves or the public could have their weapons taken away under a new Red Flag law.
5 years ago
Keeping an open mine: Are President Trump’s policies reviving Pa.’s coal industry?
A new coal mine is opening soon in Pennsylvania. Are President Trump's energy policies to thank?
Air Date: December 27, 2018
Listen 12:45Bucks County congressman seeks allies in water contamination battle
Suburban Philadelphia U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans a national caucus to fight water contamination from nearby military bases.
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