Politics & Policy
Murphy announces plan to rid N.J. of lead-lined water pipes in ten years
New Jersey also wants to help residents rid their homes of lead-based paint, which is the leading cause of lead poisoning.
7 years ago
Helen Gym has a plan to prevent another Hahnemann
A new bill introduced in Philadelphia City Council seeks to give local authorities additional oversight over future hospital closures.
7 years ago
A bill expanding healthcare access for working disabled people may see Pa. Senate action
The measure has high-ranking co-sponsors from both parties, making it a rare healthcare bill that may not divide the chamber on party lines.
7 years ago
Survey: Most Pa. voters support independent redistricting commission
Redistricting reform is a top goal for many good government supporters in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Joe Biden calls for Trump impeachment ‘to preserve our constitution’
Up until now Biden had reserved judgment, saying he supported the House's impeachment inquiry and wanted to see what the facts showed.
7 years ago
Respect for time? City Council sessions start an hour late — and it gets worse every year
Weekly sessions are supposed to begin at 10 a.m. This year’s average gavel time is 11.
7 years ago
The Kurds, Turkey, Syria, and Trump
Today on the show, we’ll talk about what Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria means for the Kurds, the Middle East, and for U.S. foreign policy.
Air Date: October 9, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59N.J. has elections in odd years — you can thank the Constitution of 1947 for that
The conveners of the 1947 state constitutional convention chose to hold state elections during the years when there are no federal elections.
7 years ago
Listen 4:12Why does N.J. hold elections in off-years?
New Jersey is one of a few states that hold statewide elections only in odd-numbered years. The goal was to focus voters' attention more on local issues. But is it working?
Air Date: October 9, 2019
Listen 12:13Dispute arises over who gets credit for union escape clause in Pa. government labor contracts
The inclusion of the so-called “maintenance of membership” clause in the former contracts is the subject of pending lawsuits.
7 years ago
Trump administration says it ‘cannot participate’ in impeachment inquiry
The White House says they will not participate in Congress's ongoing impeachment inquiry, heightening a political and legal standoff between the two branches of government.
7 years ago
Reporter Tom LoBianco has been covering Pence since his time as Indiana governor. His new book is a detailed account of Pence's life, outlook, and relationship with Trump.
Air Date: October 8, 2019
Listen 49:00This left-wing organizer wants to steal a powerful Pa. Senate seat from Philly’s Democratic machine
Nikil Saval of Reclaim Philadelphia hosts his first fundraiser next week.
7 years ago
N.J. to offer schools $100 million for lead remediation, require more frequent tests
New Jersey will begin borrowing $100 million to pay for lead remediation projects in schools across the state and require educational facilities test for lead contamination.
7 years ago
How the U.S. could afford ‘Medicare for all’
Health care is Americans’ number-one priority, based on recent polls, so it’s no wonder it’s been a hot topic in the Democratic primary.
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