Politics & Policy
State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
Pennsylvania Reps. Madeleine Dean and John Joyce have proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow nonprofit public libraries to continue to serve as passport acceptance.
2 months ago
Shapiro pitches $1B housing program to build new stock, reduce barriers to ownership in Pennsylvania
The plan is part of Shapiro’s budget pitch and includes a $1 billion proposal, renter protections, zoning reforms and a strategy to tackle rising housing costs statewide.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.
2 months ago
Mayor Cherelle Parker promises ‘white glove’ treatment for companies with major job-creation plans
In her annual Chamber of Commerce speech, she announced a new concierge program to help businesses navigate city red tape.
2 months ago
New Jersey residents can upload videos of ICE activity to a new state portal
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has also signed an executive order that prohibits ICE agents from operating on state property.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy
The Obama-era policy determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Legal challenges are certain.
2 months ago
Democratic candidates agreed on restoring health care subsidies and abolishing ICE but differed on who was most qualified to take Philly’s interests to Congress.
2 months ago
Listen 4:32New bill helps cover costs associated with fraudulent home theft in Philadelphia
The bill refunds the realty transfer tax to the rightful homeowner instead of the thief who has been convicted of stealing the property.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02El presupuesto propuesto por Meyer “modernizaría” las tarifas de constitución de empresas y aumentaría los impuestos al tabaco para incrementar los ingresos estatales.
2 months ago
Congresswoman Houlahan talks AI data centers, ICE and federal shutdown in annual address
“ICE is vastly, vastly overfunded,” said U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Chester County. “They have a budget that is larger than many countries' entire defense budgets.”
2 months ago
The concession comes nearly a week after Election Day in the primary race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s U.S. House seat.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08La delegación del Congreso de Delaware afirma que los agentes federales de inmigración están actuando al margen de la ley y disparando contra estadounidenses en las calles
2 months ago
Philly moves forward with plan to make youth ombudsperson office permanent
The office helps improve safety and quality of services to ensure young people in residential placements are being taken care of properly.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09The Delaware River and Bay Authority said not approving the proposed lease agreement with aviation company Daedalus could put it at financial risk.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07Why Gov. Shapiro wants to scrutinize electric utility profits
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a plan to scrutinize utility profits. Investor-owned utilities say it's important to invest in infrastructure that keeps the lights on.
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