Politics & Policy
Pa. State Sen. Daylin Leach officially ends bid for Congress
The Montgomery County Democrat announced his decision in a Facebook post, more than two months after multiple women accused him of inappropriate touching and sexual jokes.
6 years ago
Philly restriction on collecting garbage to feed pigs may go the way of the buggy
Philadelphia City Council is working to eliminate outdated regulations.
6 years ago
New Jersey may expand free breakfast program at schools
The measure would require schools where 70 percent or more of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals to have a 'breakfast-after-the-bell' program.
6 years ago
Memo by House Intelligence Committee Democrats released as Nunes addresses CPAC
The memo was released Saturday evening just as Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., the panel's chairman, addressed an annual gathering of conservatives.
6 years ago
With ‘meaningless’ DACA deadline looming, immigrant groups in Pa. regroup
On Sept. 5, the Trump administration announced an end to DACA. He also issued an ultimatum to Congress: create a permanent law by March 5.
6 years ago
Most in U.S. favor stronger background checks, longer waiting periods to buy guns
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
6 years ago
Listen 4:35Trump’s reality check: A combat soldier says arming teachers is ‘asinine’
Trump is still abuzz about arming teachers. For the second straight day, he played the monkey to the NRA organ grinder. Let's rebut his blather with the help of a soldier.
6 years ago
Pa. GOP piles on lawsuits in bid to avoid new congressional map
After lawmakers didn’t meet the court’s short deadline to fix it, justices redrew the map themselves. And analysts expect it will give Democrats stronger representation.
6 years ago
Changes in Pa. voting: new map and new machines
Air Date: February 23, 2018
Listen 49:28Lawmakers move to ban N.J. pension fund investment in gun manufacturing
"I think if we're really committed to gun control, we need to have a starting point and move and continue forward," says bill sponsor.
6 years ago
Air Date: February 23, 2018
Listen 49:28New congressional districts in Philly suburbs could help Democrats win in D.C.
6 years ago
New Jersey joins three other states in ‘gun safety’ coalition
A task force will trace and intercept illegal guns and focus on sharing information about individuals who might pose a threat.
6 years ago
As Washington gears up to tackle foreign influence, how effective can it be?
Sessions announced a "Cyber-Digital Task Force" within the DOJ to combat the "malicious use of technology," which he said "poses an unprecedented threat against our nation."
6 years ago
Book Trump? Interest groups press case at his properties
These groups can now hold an event at a property owned by the president, paying for event space, rooms and food with money that heads into the president's pockets.
6 years ago