
Government
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.”
4 years ago
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.
4 years 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.
4 years 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.
5 years 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.
5 years 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.
5 years 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.
5 years 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.
5 years 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.
5 years 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.
5 years 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.
5 years ago
Biden getting 1st shot at making mark on federal judiciary
President Joe Biden has two seats to fill on the influential appeals court in the nation's capital that regularly feeds judges to the Supreme Court.
5 years ago
Senate passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Saturday, securing additional aid for American families, workers and businesses.
5 years ago
Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition
Neera Tanden's withdrawal marks the first high-profile defeat of one of Biden's nominees. 11 of the 23 Cabinet nominees requiring Senate approval have been confirmed so far.
5 years ago