Politics & Policy
Political gender gap still looms large in New Jersey
State Legislature’s female representation will drop to 30% at the start of 2020.
7 years ago
What a blue wave could mean for SEPTA’s board
Three of the five counties served by SEPTA have flipped red to blue, and the board that governs the authority is likely to flip right along with it.
7 years ago
Toomey takes preventative measures as Dems call for fracking bans
Pennsylvania’s Republican U.S. Senator introduced a resolution he hopes will enable Congress to defeat future presidents’ fracking bans in court.
7 years ago
7 solutions for Pennsylvania’s problems at the polls
Lessons from this year’s election in Pennsylvania could avoid a mess in 2020.
7 years ago
A fix for long lines at the polls? Pa.’s getting mail-in voting for 2020
You’ll have 50 days before the election to finish and submit your ballot.
7 years ago
Hundreds rallied outside the Statehouse to push lawmakers to join 13 other states and Washington, D.C. in extending licenses to undocumented immigrants.
7 years ago
In 2020, some Americans will vote on their phones. Is that the future?
Despite unanswered questions about security and transparency, mobile voting pilots aimed at overseas and military voters move forward in a number of states.
7 years ago
At UDel, Christie muses on impeachment, this week’s election results, and dining with Trump
The former New Jersey governor spoke at his alma mater, the University of Delaware. He said President Trump will be impeached but not removed from office.
7 years ago
Listen 0:52Fall back no more? N.J. bill seeks to keep state on permanent daylight saving time
A bill pending in the New Jersey legislature seeks to keep New Jersey on daylight saving time year-round.
7 years ago
What led to the blue wave in the Philly suburbs? Demographics, strong candidates and Donald Trump
Historic elections in 3 of Philadelphia’s 4 collar counties led to a Democratic takeover, driven by demographic shifts and disaffection with the president.
7 years ago
Is David Oh the future of Philadelphia’s Republican Party?
How a narrow Election Day win could portend a changing fate for Philadelphia Republicans.
7 years ago
How independents pulled off a historic upset in Philly
Philly's no longer a two-party town. History was made Tuesday night when Working Families Party candidate Kendra Brooks won a seat on City Council.
Air Date: November 7, 2019
Listen 14:21Philly officials praise new voting machines, promise to fix ‘significant wrinkles’ for 2020
The city says issues with new voting machines were expected. They plan to look into complaints and fix them for the 2020 election.
7 years ago
‘Pure money’? Philly Democrats and Republicans grapple with third-party win
Working Families Party’s Kendra Brooks clinched a Council seat in a historic first for the city.
7 years ago
‘Cleaning out my office’: Four new faces are coming to Philadelphia City Council
Get ready to meet some new municipal leaders, Philly.
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