Politics & Policy
‘Red flag’ gun bill author eyes changes to ease lawmakers’ concerns
A Republican lawmaker from the Philadelphia suburbs says he is considering changes to legislation that would give law enforcement the power to seize people’s guns.
7 years ago
Jill Stein joins the war against Philly’s new $29 million voting machines
The onetime Green Party presidential candidate wants to block the touchscreen models before the 2020 election.
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New report says Pa. state parks funding hasn’t kept pace with inflation
A quarter-century ago, the price tag for repair projects was around $100 million dollars. Now it’s five times that.
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Pa.’s upcoming election features a contentious ballot question: Marsy’s Law, or not?
The amendment would enshrine certain rights for crime victims in the commonwealth’s constitution.
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Brian Fitzpatrick on Trump’s Ukraine call
Marty talks about the President’s Ukraine call with PA Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick who spent time in Kiev as a former FBI agent in the House.
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Listen 13:30Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s new voting machines
The new equipment will debut in November — despite concerns about favoritism and security.
7 years ago
The fate of Sen. Toomey’s background checks bill
Pa. Sen. Pat Toomey is a rare Republican interested in some form of bipartisan gun control, but thinks are looking bleak for the bill he's tried, and tried, and tried to pass.
Air Date: October 2, 2019
Listen 12:06Las Vegas massacre anniversary sparks debate on gun control
Advocates say they're frustrated that more hasn't been done since 58 people died at a concert on the Las Vegas Strip, and that mass shootings keep happening nationwide.
7 years ago
Murphy calls for an expansion of N.J. film and TV tax credit
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy thinks more tax incentives will mean more movies made in the Garden State.
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Rudy Giuliani Subpoenaed By House Intel Committee In Impeachment Inquiry
Majority Democrats in the House subpoenaed President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani on Monday for documents related to his communications with Ukraine.
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As Trump slashes refugee arrivals, a look at who has been resettling in Pa.
Those fleeing religious persecution and those who helped the U.S. in Iraq or Afghanistan are common among current refugees settling in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Listen 4:26The Chester County DA vs. the Mariner East pipeline
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan is threatening to sue Sunoco on behalf of residents afraid of sinkholes along the Mariner East 2 pipeline route.
Air Date: September 30, 2019
Listen 12:02Trump allies in disarray as Democrats push impeachment
Adam Schiff said Sunday that he expects the whistleblower at the heart of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump to testify "very soon."
7 years ago
Researchers question Census Bureau’s new approach to privacy
In an age of advancing computer power, the Census Bureau undertook an experiment to see if census answers could threaten the privacy of the people who fill out questionnaires.
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Wolf, state senators continue to back Cheyney despite struggles
As financial and legal troubles batter Cheyney University, the school continues to have friends in high places.
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