Politics & Policy
White House takes aim at financial protections for military
The Trump administration is taking aim at a law designed to protect military service members from getting cheated by shady lending practices.
8 years ago
Medicaid officials target home health aides’ union dues
Medicaid home care aides are emerging as the latest target in the ongoing power struggle between some conservative lawmakers and organized labor.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania will allow Harrisburg to keep special taxing authority — but not forever
A Pennsylvania state agency says it’s willing to let Harrisburg keep its uncommonly high taxes through 2020 ...
8 years ago
We get the latest on the trial of Paul Manafort beyond the handmade ostrich and python jackets. The Washington Post’s ...
Air Date: August 10, 2018 10:40 am
Listen 16:59With Obamacare seriously wounded, politicians seek a healthy way forward
Now that President Donald Trump’s administration has halted more than $10 billion in payments intended to help insurance companies unde ...
8 years ago
Listen 5:29Guests: Perry Bacon Jr. American’s political affiliations are generally a good indicator of how people vote but ...
Air Date: August 10, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 31:57Redistricting reformers in Pa. look outside the box for legislative options
After a year of campaigning and months of legislative debate, it’s likely too late for state lawmakers to p ...
8 years ago
Rizzo statue to move in 2 to 3 years, Kenney says
Mayor wants move to coincide with a renovation of Thomas Paine Plaza, just across from City Hall where the statue stands.
8 years ago
Continuing protest, Jenkins raises fist before Eagles preseason game
Before the Eagles’ preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night, Philadelphia safety Malcolm Jenkins raised his ...
8 years ago
Rand Paul goes to Russia and delivers letter for Trump, marking our era of irony
Many have also seen the visuals of Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul hobnobbing in Moscow this week with members of the Russian Council, sometimes called his "counterparts."
8 years ago
Parking Authority chief Petri offers up a sweeping legislative agenda for change
For most of the Parking Authority’s history, its legislative agenda was little more than maintaining the status quo.
8 years ago
Listen 3:06For now, Army suspends discharges of immigrant recruits
The U.S. Army has stopped discharging immigrant recruits who enlisted seeking a path to citizenship — at least temporarily.
8 years ago
Will youth voting surge in Pa.? The data is mixed
One analysis suggests a wave of youth enthusiasm. But a step-back look at the overall electorate may temper expectations.
8 years ago
Listen 3:59U.S. braces for possible cyberattacks after Iran sanctions
U.S. intelligence agencies have singled out Iran as one of the main foreign cyber threats facing America
8 years ago
Pa. attorney general targets straw purchases, gun violence in Philly
More cooperation from Pennsylvania and the U.S. will help disrupt the flow of guns to those prohibited from owning them, attorney general says.
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