Politics & Policy
Why do so many people hate Obamacare so much?
While partisanship is a major reason why some people hate the health law, it's far from the only one. Here are four more:
6 years ago
How a deregulated internet could hurt America’s classrooms
Educators rely heavily on technology in the classroom, so the repeal vote — expected Thursday — could dramatically impact the way students learn.
6 years ago
Council vote set on bulletproof glass measure dividing Philly community
Community activists have complained for years about people stopping at the beer delis, buying beer or shots of liquor and drinking them in the street.
6 years ago
Listen 3:56FCC repeals ‘net neutrality’ rules for internet providers
After a brief security evacuation, U.S. telecom regulators have voted to repeal so-called net neutrality rules.
6 years ago
Debate over ‘wasted’ votes dominates third day of state redistricting trial
6 years ago
Philadelphia DROP program cost $237 million, study finds
DROP allows employees to pick a retirement date four years in advance and keep working as they start collecting pension payments that go into an interest-bearing account.
6 years ago
Murphy taps N.J. assemblywoman to serve as state treasurer
Elizabeth Muoio of Mercer County says her experience serving on the Assembly Budget Committee will be an asset in her new job.
6 years ago
Trump gives final tax pitch as GOP lawmakers reach a deal on a bill
In making his closing argument for tax legislation expected to get a vote in Congress next week, President Trump announced that the changes would take effect early next year.
6 years ago
Escape from the abyss: Kudos to our saviors in Alabama
If a Democrat can win in a state that hadn't elected one in 25 years, that bodes well for Democrats in more hospitable states where House and Senate seats are winnable.
6 years ago
Late-night bid to force severance tax onto House floor fails narrowly
Supporters of a natural gas severance tax attempted to circumvent state House Republican leaders late Tuesday night to push the issue back onto the floor.
6 years ago
Bulletproof glass debate in Philly / Alabama special election results
Air Date: December 13, 2017
Listen 49:11Toomey center stage as debate begins on reconciling House, Senate tax plans
U.S. Sens. Tom Carper of Delaware and Bob Menendez of New Jersey, both Democrats, are also on the conference committee.
6 years ago
Listen 5:27An upset in Trump country: Democrat Doug Jones bests Roy Moore in Alabama
The victory is a stunning upset in a deeply red state that voted overwhelmingly for President Trump.
6 years ago
Alabama Senate election results 2017
Live election results from the special election for Alabama Senate, November 12, 2017.
6 years ago
Pa. probe into claims lieutenant governor abused staffers stays under wraps
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has decided not to release the findings of an investigation into his lieutenant governor, fellow Democrat Mike Stack.
6 years ago