Politics & Policy
Trump falsely claimed ‘total’ authority over states — now he’s backpedaling
President Trump's authority to unilaterally reopen states' economies was flatly rejected among experts this week
6 years ago
Mail-in, absentee ballot applications surge for Pa. June primary
The Department of State said 89,000 absentee ballot requests have already been processed, with the June 2 primary still seven weeks away.
6 years ago
Fact check: Trump doesn’t have the authority to order states to ‘reopen’
Trump said there were "numerous provisions" in the Constitution that give him that power but he didn't name any.
6 years ago
Fauci: ‘We’re not there yet’ on key steps to reopen economy
“We have to have something in place that is efficient and that we can rely on, and we’re not there yet,” Fauci said in an interview with The Associated Press.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: First person to die of COVID-19 in PA prisons was fighting for innocence
More than 20 local immigrant justice organizations held a press conference today, calling on city and state officials to protect all Pennsylvania workers and residents.
6 years ago
Obama endorses Biden, says former VP has ‘qualities we need’
That would give the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party’s biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.
6 years ago
Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president
Bernie Sanders endorses former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president.
6 years ago
EPA rolls back air regulations for waste coal plants in western Pa., W.Va.
Mercury rule exemption applies to three plants in Pennsylvania, one in West Virginia
6 years ago
Americans returning to U.S. say they’re surprised by lack of stringent health checks
Travelers are finding a wide range of health screenings at U.S. airports, even after repatriation and other international flights.
6 years ago
As the state lays off thousands of employees and makes other cuts, Senate Republicans recently hired a politically connected budget consultant with a six-figure salary.
6 years ago
N.J. prepares to ‘beg’ for federal bailout as financial disaster looms
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has ramped up savings, but it will be too little, too late to weather the financial wreckage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Listen 4:19Watch live: White House takes new precautions ahead of coronavirus briefing
Reporters and photographers in the close confines of the West Wing have been taking precautions, leaving many seats in the normally-packed briefing room empty.
6 years ago
Pa. Senate defends ‘legislative privilege’ claim, rejects appeal for redacted expense details
The chamber has so far blocked the release of details in official expense reports about who legislators and their staff met with and why.
6 years ago
Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign
Marty and her guests reflect on Sanders' 2020 presidential run, and look ahead to the Biden vs. Trump general election.
Air Date: April 9, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Sanders is out of the presidential race, but Pa. supporters say they’ll carry on his mission
A small group of Pa. elected officials endorsed Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Now that it’s over, they say they’re still committed to its goals.
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