
Government Accountability
Money flooded Pa. congressional races, but didn’t necessarily make the difference
Candidates for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate and congressional seats and their supporters spent $100.7 mil ...
7 years ago
Surge in Philly suburbs brings Democrats gains in Harrisburg, but GOP holds General Assembly
The wake of the blue wave that swept Democrats into control of the U.S. House of Representatives trickled down to Pennsylvania state legi ...
7 years ago
With artwork, Philadelphia muralist brings support for immigrant families to Harrisburg
A large, vibrant mural depicting the eyes of a woman and her son has been temporarily installed on the verticals of the Pennsylvania Capitol building’s west-facing steps.
7 years ago
Casey, Barletta rooted in same region, but see vastly different worlds in U.S. Senate bid
Hailing from neighboring counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the two major candidates are rooted in the same challenges, but are coming up with very different solutions.
7 years ago
Listen 6:33U.S. Supreme Court rejects another GOP appeal over changes to congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider another appeal by Republican state lawmakers over this year’s changes to Pennsylvania ...
7 years ago
Suburban Philly congressional race more expensive than U.S. Senate contest
With midterm elections a week away, political action committees that have no campaign contribution limits ...
7 years ago
Even if a blue wave hits, Republican lawmakers favored to keep control in Harrisburg
No neutral observer thinks Democrats can retake either chamber of the state legislature this year.
7 years ago
Listen 4:44Delaware lawmaker Keeley gets newly created $95,000-a-year lottery post
Keeley has been appointed to oversee state-sponsored gambling operations.
7 years ago
Listen 1:21New executive order designates Delaware as ‘trauma-informed state’
Strategic plans will prepare staff to engage clients, taking trauma into consideration.
7 years ago
Handling of sex assault claim in N.J. state government questioned
Katie Brennan told The Wall Street Journal she wants to see changes in how such allegations are handled in the state
7 years ago
Wolf leads Wagner in large donations in Pa. governor’s race — a breakdown
About a month before Election Day, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has raised significantly more money than Republican challenger Scott Wagner ...
7 years ago
Lehigh Valley candidates spar in debate over crucial congressional seat
In a race that could have national implications, candidates vying to represent the Lehigh Valley in the U ...
7 years ago
Kenney walks back $500M Rebuild promise
The glowing “First 1,000 Days” report [pdf] released Oct. 1 by Mayor Jim Kenney contained 15 mentions of Rebuild, his most expensive and highest profile initiative.
7 years ago
NYT uncovers Trump family tax schemes
Guests: Russell Buetner, Jennifer Bird-Pollan Donald Trump has long-bragged about being a self-made billionaire but a recent N ...
Air Date: October 9, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55With private money fueling fight against drug crime in Blair County, public defenders feel squeezed
The opioid crisis has brought with it an onslaught of drug cases that are adding to the burdens of public defenders.
7 years ago