Politics & Policy
Instead of safe-injection site, Philly official proposes different approach to opioid crisis
Councilwoman Cindy Bass says city may be exposed to an array of liability issues if it goes through with its plan.
8 years ago
Philadelphia DA drops 50 marijuana-possession cases
Most people caught in the city with small amounts of marijuana receive citations, but some are still being charged with misdemeanors.
8 years ago
NJ Transit to put more trains in service to reduce overcrowding
New Jersey Transit has been 37 train cars short of the number needed for full daily service, so the state is taking steps to fill in the gap.
8 years ago
Senate fails to advance any immigration proposals
Senators scrambled behind the scenes to try to rally support for a bipartisan compromise on Wednesday.
8 years ago
Watch: Senate to vote on immigration proposals
A bipartisan group of senators pitching an immigration bill is pushing back against criticism from the Trump administration.
8 years ago
Where redistricting fights stand across the country
Even as Democrats and Republicans spend 2018 vying to win key races around the country, a larger legal battle underway this year could reshape the American political map.
8 years ago
Marco Rubio: Profile of a classic gun lackey
We hold this truth to be self-evident: Political impotence in the wake of gun violence is a pre-existing condition. We all know wh ...
8 years ago
Trump addresses nation on deadly mass shooting
President Donald Trump to address the nation beginning at 11 a.m.
8 years ago
Trump administration proposes limiting food choices for SNAP recipients
The administration has compared the idea, dubbed 'America’s Harvest Box,' to the fresh food service Blue Apron — but critics say the proposed food is far from fresh.
8 years ago
David Cay Johnston on Trump’s conflicts of interest
Guests: David Cay Johnston Investigative journalist DAVID CAY JOH ...
Air Date: February 15, 2018
Listen 49:29New group asks: Can Pa. citizens play their way to better district maps?
Draw the Lines is making professional digital mapping tools available to the public and creating a competition for mapmakers.
8 years ago
Philly tax collections robust in January
Other than taxes on parking and sweetened beverages, city revenues exceeded expectations in January, says the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority.
8 years ago
Travel writer Rick Steves visits Delaware to support marijuana legalization
Travel writer and TV host Rick Steves spoke of his experience with legal marijuana around the world as he advocated for Delaware to legalize recreational marijuana.
8 years ago
House Republicans open investigation into White House handling of Porter scandal
The White House's story about who knew what when about accusations of domestic violence against former White House staff secretary Rob Porter has been anything but clear.
8 years ago
Another blue win on red turf: As Florida goes, so goes the nation?
If you don't believe that Donald Trump could be dead weight on the GOP in 2018, check out the stunning vote tally in last night's special election in southwest Florida.
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