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Politics & Policy

Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. (Joanne Cassaro/WITF)
Energy
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. lawmakers seek support for nuclear bailout bill

Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking the first steps toward introducing legislation aimed at bailing out Pennsylvania’s nuclear power industry.

7 years ago

In this file photo, President Donald Trump walks into the House Chamber as he arrives for his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
National
The Conversation

What 4 economists say about the State of the Union

The Conversation asked four economists to give us their own assessments of the state of the union, as well as the president’s performance so far. Each picked a theme.

7 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks at a campaign rally for Pennsylvania candidates in Philadelphia, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania

Pa. Gov. Wolf delivers 2019 budget address

Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his first second-term budget proposal to a joint session of the Legislature, with the Democrat promising a strong commitment to education.

7 years ago

President Trump speaks on a deal to end the partial government shutdown last month. While Trump is expected to maintain his demand for border wall funding in his State of the Union speech, he is also expected to mention issues that carry bipartisan support
NPR
Government Accountability
National

In the shadow of the wall, Trump will deliver the State of the Union

The fight at the heart of the shutdown — the fight over the president's border wall — remains unresolved with the clock ticking to make a deal.

7 years ago

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, with his wife, Pam, speaks with reporters at a news conference Saturday in Richmond, Va.
NPR
National
Race & Ethnicity

Ralph Northam is just a small piece of the shift in race politics in the Trump era

The clock seems to be ticking for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.

7 years ago

In this map showing the results of 2018 election, blue indicates congressional districts that went to Democrats and red shows districts that went to republicans. (Keystone Crossroads)
The Why
Elections
Pennsylvania

Gerry-meandering: Why the outcome of Pa.’s 2018 midterms was about more than a map

Why a new analysis finds Pa. Democrats would have made gains even under the state's old congressional map, which had been ruled a partisan gerrymander.

Air Date: February 5, 2019

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President Donald Trump  (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
Government Accountability

Federal prosecutors subpoena Trump’s inaugural committee

The investigation is the latest in a series of criminal inquiries into Trump's campaign and presidency.

7 years ago

An aerial view of the N.J. General Assembly
Business
Economy
New Jersey

New Jersey makes $15 minimum wage official

The Garden State is fourth to gradually increase its minimum wage to $15. By 2024, most minimum wage workers will be earning that hourly rate.

7 years ago

A man wears a cape made from a Puerto Rican during an event to remember the people who died in Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The group of activists gathered on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Oct. 13, 2018. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Economy
Income Inequality
National

Judge approves massive Puerto Rico debt restructuring deal

"Puerto Rico has taken an important step toward its total financial recovery," Gov. Ricardo Rossello said in a statement.

7 years ago

Transportation Security Administration employees carry boxes of non perishables and bags of produce received from the Community Food Bank at a drive at Newark Liberty International Airport to help government employees who are working without pay during the partial government shutdown, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

Move to waive N.J. property-tax penalties for federal workers if shutdown resumes

New Jersey lawmakers have fast-tracked a measure that would allow municipalities to waive the usual interest penalty charged for late payment of quarterly property taxes.

7 years ago

Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf puts on a Philadelphia Eagles hat to celebrate their Super Bowl win before he gives his budget address at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Keystone Crossroads
Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
PA Post

In budget address, how ambitious will Gov. Tom Wolf be?

What to know and what to watch for on Tuesday

7 years ago

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's new book, Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics, details his history with New Jersey politics and thoughts on the Trump administration. (Elias Williams for NPR)
National Interest

Chris Christie is desperate for any piece of the action

In Chris Christie's telling, the buck stops everywhere — with the exception of the Oval Office.

7 years ago

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, speaks during a news conference outside of his home, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Booker earlier in the day declared his bid for the presidency with a sweeping call to unite a deeply polarized nation around a
Elections
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

Day 1: Booker takes different tack from N.J. predecessors in his campaign for president

Compare and contrast: The fourth New Jerseyan since 2000 to try for the Oval Office has an uncommon style and message.

7 years ago

Sandra Diaz, (right), listens as Victorina Morales, (left), recalls her experience working at President Donald Trump's golf resort in Bedminster, N.J., during an interview, Friday Dec. 7, 2018, in New York. (Bebeto Matthews/AP Photo)
Immigration
National
New Jersey

At State of the Union speech, former Trump golf club worker hopes to soften president’s stance on immigration

With her attendance at State of the Union address, Victorina Morales intends to send a message about immigration.

7 years ago

Wilmington’s divided City Council, pictured when members were sworn in after the 2016 election, changed the controversial process to fill a vacancy but there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight for the bickering among members. (City of Wilmington)
Delaware
Law

Wilmington’s divided City Council changes controversial law to fill vacancy

The first nominee was the outgoing member’s twin. A second pick never got a vote. The new process is more inclusive and public, but rancor remains.

7 years ago

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