Politics & Policy
When will apathetic Democrats ever learn that the Supreme Court is issue #1?
6 years ago
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Philadelphia’s District Attorney Larry Krasner has garnered a lot of attention since assuming office in January, not just locally but nationally as well.
Air Date: June 28, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Delaware marijuana legalization fails by four votes in House
Recreational marijuana advocates could not attract the 25 votes needed for passage. The tally was 21-15 in favor of legalization, but five House Democrats abstained.
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Digital parking meter plan up for a vote in N.J.
The digital parking meters alert enforcement officers about any violation so they can ticket the offending vehicle.
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Hoping to avert N.J. shutdown, Murphy and lawmakers haggle over budget plan
Without a budget deal by midnight Saturday, there could be a government shutdown that would close state parks and beaches ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
6 years ago
Island Beach State Park to close if N.J. government shuts down
For the second year in a row, state beaches and parks will close if New Jersey lawmakers don't pass a budget by June 30.
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Air Date: June 27, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Trump swims in red ink that Republicans used to care about
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States aim to halt sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities
In Pa., legislation passed the state House of Representatives earlier this month that would make it easier for people with intellectual disabilities to testify in court.
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Governor, lawmakers inching toward New Jersey budget deal
Gov. Phil Murphy says all options are on the table — including a state government shutdown if a budget is not enacted by the Saturday deadline.
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Looking to grant clemency to more prisoners, White House asks advocates for names
The outreach came in the wake of the president's recent spate of pardons and commutations, most of which were granted to public figures or those who received media attention.
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Pew study finds Philadelphia hiring practices could be better
City's antiquated rules limit opportunities, especially for minority candidates, Pew analysis finds
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Tired of ‘timid’ responses, anti-gerrymandering group occupies Wolf’s office
A group of frustrated activists spent Tuesday afternoon holding a sit-in at the reception room outside Gov. Tom Wolf’s office
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Which state has the most restrictive abortion laws in Philadelphia region?
U.S. Supreme Court strikes California law mandating pregnancy counselors post notices about abortion rights and access.
6 years ago
Task force wants mediation to prevent evictions in Philadelphia
The goal is to significantly cut down on the annual rate of 24,000 evictions in the city
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