
Government
Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors’ emergency power
Next month, Pennsylvania voters will decide a pair of constitutional amendments to limit disaster emergency declarations to three weeks, rather than three months.
2 days ago
Philly ER doctor Kevin Baumlin declares candidacy for U.S. Senate as a Democrat
Although he hasn’t dabbled in politics before, Baumlin says he believes the skills he has developed in the health care sector are relevant.
5 days ago
The deciding vote in Pa.’s high-stakes political redistricting could be yours, if lawmakers agree
Four of Pennsylvania’s most powerful lawmakers are accepting applications to chair the redistricting commission, and advocates are hoping for independence.
1 week ago
Krasner, Philly Dems rally for Pa. school funding boost as way to curb gun violence
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner says Gov. Wolf’s latest education funding proposal amounts to “the kind of anti-crime legislation that works.”
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Listen 1:35Pa. cannabis legalization remains unlikely as neighboring states go for it
New Jersey. New York. Virginia. One by one, Pennsylvania’s neighbors are moving to legalize recreational cannabis for adults.
2 weeks ago
‘A big day for democracy’: Murphy signs N.J. in-person early voting into law
The state now requires counties to hold nine days of early, in-person machine voting ending the Sunday before Election Day in November.
2 weeks ago
Biden leaves door open for Senate change to pass agenda
Biden at first backed a modification — but not elimination — of the filibuster. But he then suggested, at least on certain issues, he would go further.
3 weeks ago
Pa. Senate GOP won’t fast-track child sex abuse lawsuit ‘window’
Ward announced Monday that the Wolf administration's failure to advertise a proposed constitutional amendment doesn't justify using the emergency amendment process.
3 weeks ago
With stronger Democratic support, D.C. statehood fight returns to Capitol Hill
The measure is expected to pass the House but faces long odds in the Senate, leading some advocates to call for the end of the legislative filibuster.
3 weeks ago
Philly’s Chief Public Defender Keir Bradford-Grey stepping down
Keir Bradford-Grey will become a partner at Center City law firm Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, where she’ll run an executive leadership practice group.
4 weeks ago
Should Senate Democrats kill the filibuster?
More Senate Democrats are calling for abolishing the filibuster. We discuss the pros and cons to eliminating this increasingly used legislative delay and blocking mechanism.
Air Date: March 17, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Pennsylvania Capitol building reopening to the public
Visitors must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing, while the Capitol Police will maintain increased patrols.
4 weeks ago
Deb Haaland confirmed as first Native American Interior Secretary
The Senate voted 51-40 Monday to confirm the Democratic Congresswoman to lead the Interior Department.
4 weeks ago
The women powering Biden’s economy are rewriting the course of American history
President Biden has found several highly accomplished economists who are not just women but are also Black, and has placed them in top posts in his administration.
4 weeks ago
N.J. officials praise signing of federal stimulus plan ‘that our families needed’
The package includes $1,400 checks for individuals making up to $75,000 per year, or $2,800 for couples making up to $150,000 annually.
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