
Politics & Policy
Winning by a single vote? Happens all the time
Despite national attention on a Philadelphia man who won an election judge post with a single write-in vote, it's not uncommon. We explain how it works.
7 years ago
Listen 3:15Health care, not taxes, is killing American competition
There is no evidence to support Republicans’ claims that cutting taxes for wealthy individuals and large corporations will trickle down to create jobs and raise incomes.
7 years ago
Democratic female lawmakers call for Franken to step down
Sen. Al Franken's support among his fellow Democrats is cratering as a host of female Democratic senators Wednesday called upon him to resign.
7 years ago
This gay-rights ruling should (but won’t) be a piece of cake
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case will hinge on Justice Kennedy. Even though he was pivotal in legalizing gay marriage, he's clearly not happy with how the baker has been treated.
7 years ago
Jobless system moves a step closer to four-year funding solution
The state House has passed a bill to fund the commonwealth’s jobless claims system for another four years, and the Senate will likely agree to it.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania House lawmakers engage in extended fight over union dues
The state House has kicked forward a proposal to outlaw automatic deductions from state workers’ paychecks for union dues that contribute to political activity.
7 years ago
Stop-and-go bill may shake up Philly small businesses, but some criticism is misdirected
Critics of the bill fall into two groups: Those who think it bans stores from protecting themselves, and others who think it targets Asian store owners.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania AG, Philly police commissioner criticize conceal-carry bill in Congress
The legislation would authorize a gun owner with a permit from any state to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the United States.
7 years ago
New Jersey may criminalize flying your drone while drunk
New Jersey lawmakers are moving ahead with legislation that would make it illegal to operate a drone while drunk. The legislation ...
7 years ago
N.J. lawmaker wants transparency on settling workplace harassment cases
Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg says keeping sexual harassment settlements secret allows perpetrators to continue abusive behavior.
7 years ago
Blue states targeted under GOP tax bill may wage court battle
With a major, Republican-led overhaul of the federal tax code underway in Washington, D.C., a group of Democrats that includes New Jersey ...
7 years ago
Listen 5:01Private New Jersey beach fears state will seize its business
Property owners up and down the New Jersey shore have tried many ways to block a protective sand dune project on their land. They ...
7 years ago
Why are Republicans so insistent on this legislation? Because the second part of their strategy is to reverse long-established policies that benefit the poor and middle-class.
7 years ago