Government
A disagreement about measuring student poverty is delaying the Pa. budget
That’s a key issue for public school advocates, who see this year’s budget as critical to eliminating the funding gap between rich and poor districts.
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Gemayel Keyes testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in Washington, D.C.
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Biden joins sermon at Church of God in Christ during 6th campaign visit to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania is considered a must-win in the 2024 presidential election. Biden’s visit comes amid calls that he should leave the race following a poor debate performance.
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’We are going to save democracy’: Calif. Gov. Newsom, local officials rally for Biden in Doylestown
More than 200 people attending the rally in Doylestown were met with dozens of Trump supporters waving flags outside.
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As the Democratic party panics — should President Biden step aside?
Does the Democratic party need a new nominee? A growing chorus of pundits are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. But many democrats have rallied behind him.
Air Date: July 3, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:56Legislation legalizing medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware awaits governor’s action
Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.
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New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise
Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season.
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More funding could be coming to a Pa. affordable housing program
New money for an affordable housing program was one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s asks in this year’s budget. Success seems to be in reach.
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Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.
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Some of her notable achievements include championing non-partisan issues such as daycare, housing, child nutrition, and anti-discrimination.
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Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class
The statewide program subsidizes developers rebuilding houses in neighborhoods where the rehab costs are higher than what the home is worth.
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Listen 3:52N.J. approves the largest spending plan in state history. Here are the key takeaways
New Jersey has a new spending plan in place. It’s the largest budget ever approved, and Gov. Phil Murphy says there’s good reason.
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Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
The former council member worked to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, especially in the 8th Councilmanic District, where she lived.
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Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them
Here are five key takeaways from a panel discussion about outdated property tax assessments and how they affect Pennsylvanians.
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School vouchers may make it into Pennsylvania’s budget. What would they really do?
School choice vouchers could be part of the budget being negotiated in Pennsylvania. They’re controversial, and decades of studies show they have mixed results.
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