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The Longview Power Plant in Maidsville, W.Va.,Thursday, July 6, 2017. Operators of the coal-burning plant, a new plant that began producing power in 2011, report higher efficiency and lower emissions than other U.S. coal-fired power plants. (Michael Virtanen/AP Photo)

U.S. Senate Democrats pledged to fight 'tooth and nail' against the proposal. Meanwhile, a Pa. industry group welcomes the plan for relaxing pollution regulation.

8 years ago

In this May 14, 2018 file photo, Scott Wagner, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor, arrives for a campaign stop (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)

Law

LGBTQ

Pennsylvania

Wagner clarifies that he’d veto anti-same-sex marriage bill

Asked in the primary about same-sex marriage, Wagner's campaign left the answer vague.

8 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (Chris Knight/AP Photo)

Business

Health Care

Pennsylvania

Court upholds Pa. Gov. Wolf’s order organizing home health care workers

Wolf called the ruling a step toward his goal of improving home-based health care.

8 years ago

A coal-fired power plant in Glenrock, Wyo. The Trump administration's proposal would give states more authority to make their own plans for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. (J. David Ake/AP)

NPR

Business

Environment

Trump moves to let states regulate coal plant emissions

The Trump administration has moved to formally replace the Clean Power Plan.

8 years ago

Delaware

Elections

Harris and Truono differ sharply on issues in Delaware U.S. Senate debate

Democrat Kerri Evelyn Harris and Republican Gene Truono, discussed the issues during a debate in Hockessin Monday night.

8 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez speaks during an event kicking off his campaign for re-election at Union City High School, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Union City, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Tri-state political update

Guests: Mark Eichmann, Nick Corasaniti, John Micek Today, we get a tri-state political update. Guest host Mary Cu ...

Air Date: August 21, 2018 10:00 am

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Berks County Representative Mark Rozzi is pushing a bill that would extend Pennsylvania's statute of limitations and open a window for retroactive lawsuits. It has stalled several times. (WITF)

In wake of clergy abuse report, a likely legislative fight brews in Pa.

Early responses indicate some of the most significant reforms will still face roadblocks.

8 years ago

Kerri Evelyn Harris will face U.S. Sen. Tom Carper in a pair of debates before the primary vote on Sept. 6. (Harris campaign photo)

Delaware

Despite tough road, challenger optimistic in Del.’s Democratic Senate primary

In addition to her support for a $15 minimum wage, Kerri Evelyn Harris supports Medicare for all and universal pre-K.

8 years ago

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Gabby Giffords supports N.J. Republican congressman in re-election bid

Former congresswoman, a Democrat, is backing GOP U.S. Reps. Leonard Lance and Chris Smith of New Jersey and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania.

8 years ago

Delaware

Elections

Longtime Delaware Democrat switches to GOP, runs for attorney general

Bernard Pepukayi, a lawyer with long-standing ties to the Delaware Democratic party, has switched his party affiliation and is running as a Republican for attorney general.

8 years ago