
Government
Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy
Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
2 months ago
Listen 1:32What’s in Trump’s big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more
Republicans are moving to advance a bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding. They have labeled the legislation “THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL."
2 months ago
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water
Limits on three PFAS types will be scrapped by the Environmental Protection Agency. Limits on PFOA and PFOS will be kept, though with an extension to the deadline to comply.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania House drops voter ID, passes sweeping election reforms
Republicans supported voter ID in committee, but not enough to muster a floor vote.
2 months ago
Mientras aumentan las tensiones arancelarias globales con China, la industria avícola de la región, valorada en 4.800 millones de dólares, sigue centrada en el crecimiento.
2 months ago
Fetterman’s fitness, GOP budget battle
Republicans in D.C. are fighting over a budget plan, as fallout continues after an explosive New York Magazine article questions Pa. Senator John Fetterman’s fitness to serve.
Air Date: May 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s Republican primary for governor
The president’s endorsement gives Ciattarelli’s campaign a boost as he competes against two other Trump supporters and a state senator who has been critical of the president.
2 months ago
Philly ballot measure would send more dollars to city fund for affordable housing
Supporters say the measure closes a loophole created by an incentive program designed to create more affordable housing in the city.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Arizona senator visits Bucks County, calls out Pa. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for not holding town halls
The trip from Ruben Gallego, a first-term senator from Arizona, may signal the Democrat is laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid.
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Carstarphen called the city school district's budget deficit "the elephant in the room" and discussed technology upgrades, public investments and construction projects.
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Listen 1:13What to know about John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania senator who talks about mental health
As a senator, John Fetterman has made a rightward shift on some issues, prompting some former supporters to disavow him.
2 months ago
Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills
In a 14-12 vote, with support from two Democrats and all 12 Republicans, the House State Government Committee advanced HB771.
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In last week's meeting, sources say Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and slamming his hands on a desk.
2 months ago
Pa. House passes recreational cannabis bill, faces uphill battle in Senate
House Democrats swiftly approved legislation to legalize recreational cannabis statewide this week after half a dozen hearings about the topic last year.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02Pennsylvania governor’s residence to get an ‘anti-climb’ fence
It's been less than a month since a late-night intruder jumped the existing fence, broke into the home and started a damaging fire inside the Harrisburg home of Gov. Shapiro.
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