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The federal budget bill, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, would add Medicaid work requirements for childless adults to stay in the program.
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Listen 1:31President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Berks and Montgomery counties, is among the legislation's co-sponsors.
2 months ago
The Office of the Controller General estimated that 40% of collections may qualify for the waiver if a defendant meets the eligibility requirements and is granted relief.
2 months ago
Listen 0:56Bucks County climate lawsuit against big oil tossed by Pa. judge
The county hoped to make fossil fuel companies pay to help it address the impacts of climate change, such as worsening flood risk.
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Listen 1:01Chester receiver asks Pa. court to halt stormwater authority board salaries and remove members
Chester receiver Michael Doweary requested permission from the Commonwealth Court to block salaries of Chester stormwater board members.
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Republicans are looking to overturn the Democrats’ majority on the state Supreme Court in an unusually aggressive campaign.
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Listen 1:19Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year’s judicial races, and who’s running
Here’s what to know about the candidates running for seats on the Commonwealth Court, the Superior Court and the state Supreme Court.
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Listen 6:05Pa. 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.
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Listen 1:02Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order that paused approvals, permits and loans for all onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
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The lack of affordable housing may be keeping some survivors in abusive relationships, officials said.
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Listen 0:58Philly judge faces ethics complaint over role in wife’s cheesesteak shop
The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board has filed a complaint against Common Pleas Judge Scott DiClaudio over Shay's Steaks, which opened more than a year ago near City Hall.
2 months ago
The debate about physician-assisted suicide in Del., NJ, Pa.
On this episode of Studio 2, we look at the latest developments in the debate over assisted suicide - also known as medical aid in dying, dying with dignity, right to die.
Air Date: April 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:45La Oficina de Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos dice que la financiación federal es un privilegio, no un derecho.
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
The Penn graduate, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea Friday. Late Thursday night, federal prosecutors filed a notice of their intent to seek the death penalty.
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The Trump administration was handed a series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday, but the legal disputes are far from over, and administration attorneys pushed back.
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