
Government
Philadelphia schools could lose millions as Trump administration withholds federal money
States around the country were expecting to receive already-approved federal education funding by July 1. The Department of Education announced a review at the 11th hour.
1 week ago
Study: 14 million lives could be lost due to Trump aid cuts
A new study looks at lives saved by USAID in the past and what the future without the agency will look like.
1 week ago
5 ways Trump’s tax bill will limit health care access
With spending cuts poised to hit medical providers, Medicaid recipients and Affordable Care Act enrollees, here's how the bill will affect health care access in the U.S.
2 weeks ago
‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers end deadlock over controversial offshore wind bill
Senate Republicans, upset over an offshore wind bill, had threatened to deny support for a budget bill.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:02N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs $58.8B budget with tax hikes and a surplus boost
New Jersey’s new state budget includes property tax relief, new taxes on cigarettes and gambling and billions for the surplus fund.
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Listen 1:08‘Long overdue’: Delawareans can start buying recreational marijuana Aug. 1
Retail weed will be available first at 13 medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses. Thirty other retail stores are in the pipeline.
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Listen 1:26Day 8: Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike. Here’s the latest
AFSCME District Council 33 represents 9,000 employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards. Trash pick-up, pools and 911 calls are among the services impacted.
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AFSCME DC33, which represents Philly’s blue-collar workers, is vowing to strike at midnight if there isn’t an agreement with the city.
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Hayden, both the first woman and first Black person to head the Library of Congress, was fired by President Donald Trump in May.
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Listen 1:17The rare weekend session comes as Republicans race to pass the president’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July 4 deadline.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker takes to social media to deliver union contract update
Philadelphia’s mayor pleaded her case via social media to say that the city is offering a fair wage package to the District Council 33 union, which represents city workers.
2 weeks ago
Studio 2 Extra: Pa.’s budget will be late…again
For the fourth year in a row, lawmakers are in a deadlock over funding the Keystone State. Much of the fight in Harrisburg is over skill games and transit including SEPTA.
Air Date: June 27, 2025 1:30 pm
Listen 6:17Why are New Jersey housing costs continuing to rise — and who should pay for affordable housing?
As home construction costs keep rising, there’s a dispute in the proposed state budget over how to fund affordable housing.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Lessons for Democrats from a progressive victory in NYC
A shocking twist in NYC's mayoral primary as a rising progressive star overtook former governor Andrew Cuomo. What message does Zohran Mandami's win send to the democrats?
Air Date: June 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 46:45Legislation creating a special primary election process is stalled in committee with not even the sponsor commenting on its merits.
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