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Air Date: January 21, 2022
Listen 49:15Fighting to be ‘an independent voice’ in Camden politics: Behind the #IMWITHER coalition
The inside story of three women who’ve formed a coalition on Camden City Council to challenge the South Jersey Democratic machine — and what’s at stake for the city.
3 years ago
Gov. Wolf announces $15M for gun violence prevention to fund community programs
Pennsylvania is using federal stimulus funding to put another $15 million dollars toward violence intervention and prevention programs.
3 years ago
The timing is up to Council President Clarke.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate moves forward a measure targeting local gun laws
Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to veto the bill.
3 years ago
In State of the State speech, Carney again says Delawareans ‘have proven their resilience’
The toll of the coronavirus has been a heavy one, but the governor says Delaware’s economy has weathered the storm and praises educators for keeping kids in school.
3 years ago
Voting bill blocked by GOP filibuster, Dems try rules change
Biden has been unable to persuade two holdout Democratic senators, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia, to change Senate rules to pass this bill.
3 years ago
‘Not even close to out of the woods’: Philly Council faces big challenges as they return to work
Philadelphia City Council is starting up its weekly meetings with tough budget negotiations ahead and COVID-19 keeping them virtual.
3 years ago
Biden says nation weary from COVID, but U.S. in a better place
At a Wednesday news conference marking his first year in office, He said he would likely have to settle for “big chunks” of his signature economic package to break an impasse.
3 years ago
N.J. leaders agree affordability is a top priority, but limited consensus on how to get there
While there’s some consensus among Democrats and Republicans on what can be done to lower taxes in N.J., leaders have yet to offer a clear plan to do so.
3 years ago
A Philly Council member wants the city to follow NYC’s model for fixing crumbling schools
Fixing Philly’s ailing public school buildings has been a big item on City Council’s collective to-do list for years. A new bill targets the problem.
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Big voting bill faces defeat as 2 Dems won’t stop filibuster
President Joe Biden’s own party is poised to let the bill fail as two holdout senators are unwilling to change the Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster.
3 years ago
Murphy sworn in for second term with a goal to cut property taxes
After narrowly winning reelection on a progressive platform, Murphy is focusing his second term on dealing with a perennial problem in New Jersey: high property taxes.
3 years ago
How’s he doing? Americans weigh in on Biden’s performance
President Joe Biden took office at a particularly polarized time in American history, so it's not surprising that citizens are divided on his performance at the one-year mark.
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On MLK Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King’s work
Biden's remarks Monday were among many by politicians acknowledging unmet needs for racial equality on Martin Luther King Day.
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