Politics & Policy
The lieutenant governor wants Pennsylvania to commute more lifers
At a speech to the commonwealth’s Press Club, John Fetterman brought special guests: two recently commuted people who were sentenced to life without parole.
6 years ago
N.J. forms panel to advise state government on offshore wind generation program
A newly established panel will provide guidance to New Jersey officials as they undertake a goal to power more than three million homes by offshore wind energy generation.
6 years ago
Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer forced out amid controversy over SEAL case
Richard V. Spencer has been terminated as Secretary of the Navy, after his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL came under rebuke by the Secretary of Defense.
7 years ago
3rd party wins promise to shake up Thanksgiving dinner table talk
This month’s off-year election in Pennsylvania was fascinating mainly because of all the new parties and political faces that showed up on the ballot … and won!
7 years ago
Casey urges Democratic candidates to blast Trump, not one another, on health care
The Pennsylvania senator says Democrats can use the issue to win in 2020, but only if they remind voters that Republicans are taking health care away.
7 years ago
Democrat’s defection reverberates in Pennsylvania’s Senate
As Pennsylvania state senators filed through the corridor that leads out of the Senate chamber this week, John Yudichak turned down to an equally tight staircase.
7 years ago
Democrats have wrapped their public case on impeachment. What comes next?
Members of Congress and the witnesses did not agree about whether they heard Trump make a request of Zelenskiy politely — or whether Trump twisted his arm.
7 years ago
Many voices with one mission: Seeking a safer future for PES refinery site
Residents, labor leaders, health and environmental experts, planners and municipal officials gave City Council oversight panels their recommendations.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers are ‘chipping away’ at democratic norms in Trenton, advocates say
Public hearings starting hours late. Lawmakers refusing to let the audience speak. N.J. advocates say the public is increasingly shut out of the political process in Trenton.
7 years ago
Last-minute bill amendment addresses scanner, privacy issues at Pa. polls
Republican Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill's amendment responds to problems in York County, which she represents, but would have statewide benefits.
7 years ago
Study: N.J. receives poor grade for coastal planning against climate change
New Jersey has received a poor grade for its preparation efforts to combat climate change, according to the Surfrider Foundation.
7 years ago
City Council takes stance supporting a cleaner use for PES refinery site
In a resolution passed unanimously, Council expressed “strong interest and enthusiastic support” for proposals in tune with Philadelphia’s climate goals.
7 years ago
Former security official undercuts Trump impeachment defense
Fiona Hill’s comment followed a blistering back-and-forth during questioning from Republicans at the House hearing.
7 years ago
Impeachment testimony analysis
We discuss the impeachment hearings, the testimony, what we learned, and what it means for the inquiry.
Air Date: November 22, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Democratic primary debate: round five
We discuss the fifth democratic presidential primary debate, the candidates, the issues discussed and their performances.
Air Date: November 21, 2019 10:00 am
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