Politics & Policy
Wolf opposes supervised injection site for Philly, but won’t try to stop it
Though he won't stand in the way of a supervised injection site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf opposes the facility.
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City Council OKs independent study of Kenney’s soda tax
Plans for a new study of the sweetened beverage tax drew criticism as a veiled effort to increase political pressure on legislators in an election year and kill the tax.
7 years ago
Governor Tom Wolf; media coverage of the 2020 campaign
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has an ambitious second term lined up which includes criminal justice reform, $15 minimum wage, and progressive gun legislation.
Air Date: March 22, 2019
Listen 49:46Europe offers UK a little more time for Brexit
After a meeting that stretched through the afternoon and over dinner, the bloc said Britain could postpone its March 29 departure to May 22.
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U.S. abruptly endorses Israel’s Golan sovereignty in big shift
U.S. and Israeli officials said Wednesday they had not expected a decision until next week, when Netanyahu is to visit the U.S.
7 years ago
Pay raises, more staff, earmarks: Lawmakers propose ways to overhaul Congress
Lawmakers' proposals largely fell into two categories: the kind that would change the culture of Congress, and the kind that would change how laws are made.
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This is what’s in N.J.’s landmark marijuana bill
The legislation is the first of its kind in the country and if it passes, could become a model for other states looking to legalize and set up a functioning cannabis economy.
7 years ago
Aviation safety: Boeing and the F.A.A.
We discuss the Ethiopian Airlines crash, Boeing's 737 Max airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration's relationship with industry, and aviation safety.
Air Date: March 21, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Weighing options to fight opioid crisis, few U.S. lawmakers tout supervised injection site
With the DOJ trying to shut down Philly's supervised injection site before it opens, it seems unlikely even lawmakers who support the idea will provide help to make it happen.
7 years ago
Philly state Rep. wants to give voters power to oust indicted Councilman Henon
Should voters be able to remove elected officials, such as indicted Philly Councilman Bobby Henon? One state Rep. says yes.
7 years ago
Democratic socialist pulls lucky ballot position in Philly Council race
A 26-year-old democratic socialist drew the top ballot position in Philly’s Council race as candidates followed a time-honored tradition involving an old coffee can.
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U.K.’s May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30
Exactly 1,000 days after Britain voted to leave the European Union, and nine days before it is scheduled to walk out the door, Prime Minister Theresa May hit the pause button.
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How internet ‘echo chambers’ lead to faster radicalization
This week Marketplace Tech is looking at how an online troll becomes a terrorist and how people are recruited and radicalized online through social media.
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The Electoral College is trending. Guess why.
At least three Democratic presidential hopefuls — Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke, and Pete Buttigieg — are currently calling for the artifact's abolition.
7 years ago
The Poor People’s Campaign is back in Harrisburg with a long list of demands
The Poor People's Campaign, a loose coalition of political process reformers, social safety net supporters, racial justice advocates and many others made a stop in Harrisburg.
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