Politics & Policy
As Trump weathers firestorm, Barletta picks up a shield
Barletta is running for Senate with the expectation of substantial support from Trump.
8 years ago
Republican Hugin spending millions to compete in New Jersey Senate race
The race is at the top of the ballot this year in New Jersey.
8 years ago
Pa. unemployment dips to an 11-year low
The Department of Labor and Industry’s newly released June numbers mark the second month in a row the commonwealth has set a new post-recession jobs record.
8 years ago
5 facts to know about migrant family reunification
Here are five questions about family reunification answered.
8 years ago
Spreading the legacy of Fred Korematsu, U.S. internment camp objector
Japanese-American's case referenced in U.S. Supreme Court opinion allowing President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several Muslim-majority countries
8 years ago
Listen 2:34Soda tax advocates cited by Philly ethics board
Philadelphia Board of Ethics levies $8,000 in fines on soda tax lobbyists
8 years ago
Is Trump the toughest ever on Russia?
"This administration has been much tougher on Russia than any in the post-Cold War era," said Daniel Vajdich, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
8 years ago
Get the butts off the sand: N.J. (mostly) bans smoking on beaches
New Jersey beaches and state parks are now mostly smoke free.
8 years ago
Listen 1:55Feds’ internet subsidy proposals would hurt the poor, PUC says
The program in question is FCC's Lifeline. It has about 12.5 million subscribers around the country and more than half a million in Pennsylvania.
8 years ago
Judge halts Pa. lawmakers’ efforts to raid insurance surplus
Since 2016, Pennsylvania lawmakers have been trying to move $200 million from a medical malpractice insurer into the general fund.
8 years ago
Wolf to veto abortion ban if Roe falls; Wagner won’t commit
Abortion could be a big issue in the pa gov's race as supreme court could turn issue back to the states.
8 years ago
Listen 4:10Philly updates sexual harassment policy in wake of blistering audit
The audit found the city’s current policy neither prevents, nor protects victims of sexual misconduct or harassment.
8 years ago
Listen 2:13N.J. tax incentive program under review – high cost of Camden jobs noted
State should reform how it gives job-creation tax incentives to businesses, suggests new report that underscores high price tag for Camden jobs
8 years ago
Listen 4:44Republicans force Democrats to go on record over immigration agency
Democrats largely avoided taking any position at all.
8 years ago
Why did Russia attack the 2016 election? This week’s whirlwind offers new clues
There appear to be many reasons, but the latest one to break through may be how strongly Putin feels the United States had been waging such a campaign against him and Russia.
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