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Politics & Policy

Julia Bright (left) celebrates while her mother, Rebecca Rhynhart (center), is sworn in as Philadelphia city controller.
PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Taxes

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 the special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, based on a review of the vote by public radio station WESA. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections
Pennsylvania

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

Conservative commentator and economic analyst Larry Kudlow speaks on CNBC's set at the New York Stock Exchange on March 8. (Bryan R. Smith/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Economy
National

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.

8 years ago

Capitol Building, Harrisburg. (Kevin McCorry/WHYY)
Pennsylvania

Dems have near-full candidate slates in Pa. House, Senate elections

Democrats have put together their largest slate of state House and Senate candidates in years. In November, they're hoping to start reversing Republicans' massive majorities.

8 years ago

Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for the March 13 special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District
National Interest
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

On Pennsylvania Trump turf, a House seat goes blue in a Lambslide

Fear is contagious. And Republicans should be terrified about Tuesday night's congressional race in southwestern Pennsylvania.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania has the largest full-time legislature in the country. (AP, file)
Pennsylvania

Bill to shrink Pa. legislature moves forward; ultimate success uncertain

The state House has moved to change the commonwealth’s constitution and drastically reduce the size of the legislature.

8 years ago

Supporters Democratic congressional candidate Conor Lamb await results on Tuesday night in Canonsburg, Pa. Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone were locked in a race that was declared too close to call hours after polls closed. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NPR
Philadelphia

Pennsylvania special election too close to call

8 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy addresses a gathering as he unveils his 2019 budget Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in the Assembly chamber of the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. Some of the first-term Democratic governor's proposals are to raise the state sales tax and extend its reach, hike income taxes on the wealthy and legalize recreational marijuana. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
New Jersey
Taxes

N.J. governor calls for higher taxes, more money for schools

Murphy wants to raise the sales tax from 6.625 percent to 7 percent and include ride-sharing services and accommodations like Airbnb.

8 years ago

Delaware Dept. of Human Resources logo (Provided)
Delaware

Changes on the way for Delaware’s sexual harassment policies and procedures

The Delaware Dept. of Human Resources report includes recommendations to improve state policies and procedures.

8 years ago

Listen 1:05
Assembly Education Committee considers the panic alarm bill. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
K-12
New Jersey
Public Safety

New Jersey considers mandating silent alarms for schools

The silent alarm would be activated during a shooting or other school emergency. Former Gov. Chris Christie vetoed similar legislation three times over five years.

8 years ago

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Nigeria's Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama hold a news conference in Abuja, Nigeria, March 12, 2018. Picture taken March 12, 2018. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool via AP)
Radio Times
International
Politics

Tillerson’s ouster and its implications

Guest: Emily Tamkin Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was fired by President Trump via tweet on Tuesday. His repla ...

Air Date: March 14, 2018 10:40 am

Listen 17:29
Radio Times
Elections
Pennsylvania

What happened in the PA-18 special election?

Last night, voters in Western Pa. went to the polls to vote in a special election that has been followed by political watchers nationwide ...

Air Date: March 14, 2018 10:20 am

Listen 18:58
State Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-Delaware (AP, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Politics

In Harrisburg, Capitol police will bar lawmaker Miccarelli from building

State Rep. Tarah Toohil, who said Miccarelli stalked and harassed her in 2012, claimed he once brandished a gun and threatened to kill her by crashing his car.

8 years ago

The Capitol dome in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP, file)
Kids
Law
Pennsylvania

Pa. lawmaker proposes fining parents $500 for child’s bullying

State Rep. Frank Burns' bill gives parents three strikes.

8 years ago

Mike Pompeo (Andrew Harnik/AP)
NPR
International

Mike Pompeo: A soldier, spy chief, and Tea Party Republican becomes a diplomat

Mike Pompeo, who President Trump tapped Tuesday to replace Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, has an extraordinary resume. However, he's never been a diplomat.

8 years ago

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