
Politics & Policy
Pa. business advocates celebrate Trump’s Clean Water rollback
Meanwhile, environmental groups like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation say the move is an “assault” on clean water.
6 years ago
After Thursday night's Democratic primary debate, we discuss what the candidates said and how may play among voters.
Air Date: September 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Groundhog Day politics: Democratic idealism collides with realism
In the long-awaited sequel to "Groundhog Day," Bill Murray will wake up to see video clips of Democratic presidential candidates deluding themselves over and over again.
6 years ago
Wolf, Republicans resume tug-of-war over Medicaid work requirements
Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed two different bills. Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to send him a third.
6 years ago
N.J. tax break projects hired just 27 Camden residents for construction, analysis claims
The state analysis said only 27 of more than 1,000 construction jobs at a sample of completed tax-break projects went to Camden residents.
6 years ago
Your guide to the 3rd Democratic debate
The spotlight is on the 10 candidates who made the cut for Thursday's debate in Houston.
6 years ago
N.J. lawmakers consider barring pharmacies from selling tobacco, e-cigarettes
New Jersey lawmakers are weighing a ban on the sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the state’s more than 2,200 pharmacies.
6 years ago
Do Pa’s liquor laws rip off consumers? Lawmakers hear opposing arguments
The legislature is weighing a bill that would roll back the pricing flexibility it granted the PLCB three years ago.
6 years ago
City Council preview: Everything Philly leaders will be fighting about this fall
We asked city leaders to tell us their priorities for the fall session. Here’s what Darrell Clarke, Cherelle Parker, Allan Domb and others are planning.
6 years ago
N.J. lawmakers say water quality data should be more accessible to the public
At a hearing amid Newark’s lead crisis, legislators called on the state’s nearly 300 water utilities to provide more information and be held accountable.
6 years ago
N.J. to firearms dealers: Embrace gun safety rules or risk losing our business
The novel strategy is the latest salvo in Gov. Phil Murphy’s ongoing effort to make the state’s gun control policies even tougher.
6 years ago
N.J. legislature mulls bill that exempts teens from beach badge fees
A bill pending in the New Jersey legislature would allow teenagers to access beaches at a reduced rate or for free.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s hookah bar crackdown
Councilman Bobby Henon wants to effectively ban hookah bars outside Center City. As Philly continues to grow and change, why we can expect more fights like this.
Air Date: September 10, 2019
Listen 13:04Pennsylvania to let voters apply online for absentee ballots
Pennsylvanians who will not be able to vote in person this fall can apply online for absentee ballots for the first time, officials announced Monday.
6 years ago
House Judiciary tees up for impeachment, but Democrats divided on moving ahead
The House Judiciary Committee will vote this week on whether to install new procedures for its impeachment inquiry.
6 years ago