Politics & Policy
Dozens of Delawareans join day of action to support abortion rights
Abortion rights supporters in Delaware and across the country showed solidarity for women in states with abortion restrictions.
7 years ago
‘Like taking a test,’ some Pa. voters move to paper with new voting machines
Several Pennsylvania counties debuted new voting machines Tuesday as part of a statewide upgrade stemming from a lawsuit settlement and mandate from Gov. Tom Wolf.
7 years ago
Election fraud central? Half of complaints hail from Philly’s 7th District, DA says
Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, who is facing challenger Angel Cruz, alleged widespread tampering in her last election.
7 years ago
McGahn defies subpoena for testimony, faces contempt vote
McGahn's lawyer, William Burck, said in a letter to Nadler that McGahn is "conscious of the duties he, as an attorney, owes to his former client" and would decline to appear.
7 years ago
Meet the conservative Republican who’s putting country over party
Justin Amash, a rare Republican congressman who refuses to genuflect at Donald Trump's feet, has been taking heat lately for daring to speak his mind.
7 years ago
Wolf wants Pa. to chip in $12.8 million to boost census responses
A group tasked with getting Pennsylvanians counted in the 2020 census is asking for state funds to make it happen.
7 years ago
Philly primary voters head to polls for key City Council seats, Dem. candidate for mayor
Polls for the 2019 primary election open at 7 a.m. in the Philadelphia region as residents gear up to vote on a number of key offices and ballot amendments.
7 years ago
DEP accused of ‘foot-dragging’ on 2-year-old request to regulate PFAS chemical
An environmental group asked a Pa. appeals court to order the Department of Environmental Protection to complete its review of a petition to set a health limit for PFAS.
7 years ago
N.J. marijuana bills would expand medical program, decriminalize small amounts
The measures are moving ahead despite lawmakers’ failure to pass a bill legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use.
7 years ago
Backing the blue or empty gesture? Toomey boosts bill to punish cop killers
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey has reintroduced the Thin Blue Line Act. Some say it will bring justice for slain cops. Others think it’s an empty political gesture.
7 years ago
Philly Democratic machine, progressives battle in primary Tuesday
Philadelphia progressive organizations are mounting a field effort they expect to compete with the Democratic ward organization in Tuesday’s primary election.
7 years ago
Listen 5:16America’s military price tag / Iran tensions
We'll examine the amount of dollars the government spends on national defense. Then, we'll discuss the heightening tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Air Date: May 20, 2019
Listen 49:00More reason to vote in the Philly election
As I speak to young black voters about Tuesday’s primary elections, I am struck both by their cynicism and their hope.
7 years ago
Trump’s EPA shifts more environmental enforcement to states
Around the country, the EPA under Trump is delegating a range of environmental enforcement to states, saying local officials know best how to deal with local problems.
7 years ago
This week: N.J.'s new statute of limitations on sex abuse victims, Democratic candidate for Philadelphia Mayor Anthony Williams, Reading Terminal's pedestrian-friendly plan.
Air Date: May 20, 2019 10:00 am
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