Regional Roundup – 04/22/19

First, the push to abolish the building tax abatement in Philly. Then, Rep. Houlahan on the new veterans caucus. Lastly, Delaware lawmaker wants to end changing the clocks.

Air Date: April 22, 2019 10:00 am

Daylight saving time. ZSL London Zoo trainee keeper Jasmine Sinclair make adjustments to the Bird Clock, created by Tim Hunkin, which stands outside the Blackburn Pavillion at ZSL London Zoo in Regent's Park, London, ahead of this weekends daylight saving time. Picture date: Friday March 29, 2019. See PA story SOCIAL Clock. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire URN:42049163 (Press Association via AP Images)

Guests: Ryan Briggs, Chrissy Houlahan, David McBride

Guest host Tracey Matisak will discuss some of the top stories from around the region. First, we’ll talk with WHYY’s RYAN BRIGGS about Philadelphia’s “tax abatement” and why it’s becoming a hot-button issue in the races for City Council. Then, Rep. CHRISSY HOULAHAN of Pennsylvania’s 6^th District will tell us about the congressional veteran’s caucus that she recently started in order to better represent the issues that are important to former members of the military in the House. We’ll also hear from Delaware State Senator DAVID McBRIDE about why he’s pushing for the tristate area to move into a different time zone so we won’t have to change our clocks twice a year.

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