Politics & Policy
Local 98 gave $500,000 to DelCo Republicans, angering some Dems
Electricians union supporting a Philly candidate for the largely Delco Democratic congressional primary donated lots of dough to Delco Republicans over the past four years.
8 years ago
Listen 4:18Delaware bump-stock ban stalls in General Assembly
Another measure to prevent illegal gun ownership is ready to be signed into law,
8 years ago
Long-divided Federal Election Commission unites on digital ad transparency
The FEC, better known for deadlocks than decisions, has unanimously agreed to take a first step against anonymous political advertising on the internet.
8 years ago
Pa. lawmaker gets 3-year restraining order against colleague she says threatened her life
Rep. Nick Miccarelli of Delaware County has vehemently denied the claims, and he has resisted calls from GOP leaders and Gov. Tom Wolf to step down.
8 years ago
Pa. GOP gets ready for more elections
Guests: Charlie Gerow, John Brabender, Charlie Dent The Republican Party’s candidate for Pennsylvania’s 18 ...
Air Date: March 16, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:27NYT: Mueller subpoenas Trump company, demands documents on Russia
President Donald Trump's company says it has been turning over documents for months in response to requests from federal investigators.
8 years ago
Conor Lamb’s winning formula for a big Democratic comeback
New congressman has muzzled Donald Trump, who has been blessedly mute on Twitter about his Pennsylvania election humiliation.
8 years ago
U.S. says Russia hacked energy grid, punishes 19 for election meddling
The Trump administration accused Russia of an operation to hack and spy on the U.S. energy grid, other critical infrastructure; imposed sanctions for election meddling.
8 years ago
Russia promises reprisals to U.K. as White House calls out Moscow over poison attack
The U.K. released a joint statement along with the U.S., France, and Germany, calling on Russia to answer for the use of the nerve agent.
8 years ago
Women in struggle from both sides of the border
In thinking about International Women's Day last week, I was reminded of the growing strength of women in the Zapatista movement of my native Mexico.
8 years ago
Cannabis task force releases final report
A task force created to discuss concerns about cannabis legalization in Delaware voted to release its final report to legislators and the public.
8 years ago
Lawmakers attempt to tackle high lead levels in Pa. schools
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback would require all schools test for lead every two years and install filters or other fixes for any level above 5 parts per billion.
8 years ago
Sweet promises of soda tax money gone flat, Philly Controller says
The Controller’s analysis reported that about $22 million of the nearly $85 million in beverage tax revenue collected has gone towards pre-K and community schools.
8 years ago
Democrat Conor Lamb appears to have won Pa. special election. Here’s what it means
That a Democrat is even close in this Western Pennsylvania congressional district can mean only one thing — bad news for Republicans in this midterm year.
8 years ago
Report: Trump to name CNBC commentator Larry Kudlow as top economic adviser
Kudlow would seem to be somewhat in line with his predecessor, who was a creature of Wall Street. Both are fierce defenders of free trade and low taxes.
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