Law
Upset with delay on Abu-Jamal ruling, officer’s widow ordered from courtroom
Final decision on Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal in murder case delayed for a month
8 years ago
Wolf signs 88 end-of-session bills — vetoes four, including Medicaid work requirements
The highest profile veto was a bid to create work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients that Wolf has long opposed.
8 years ago
Election Day freebies not allowed for the 2018 midterms
In previous election years, sporting an 'I Voted' sticker on Election Day could get you some free stuff, but it turns out that's illegal during elections for federal office.
8 years ago
Listen 2:17European Parliament approves ban on some single-use plastics, reduction on others
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to enact a complete ban on plastic drinking straws and disposable cutlery.
8 years ago
Philly Council bill would outlaw cashless businesses
Councilman William Greenlee thinks cashless businesses are classist.
8 years ago
Pa. Democrats launch ads criticizing GOP for Senate’s lack of action on abuse bill
A new political ad that’s hitting TVs across southeastern Pennsylvania is ripping on Republican state senators for ...
8 years ago
U.S. apprehended record number of migrant families at southwest border
More than 161,000 migrant family members were apprehended or found inadmissible at the Southwest border in FY 2018, which ended last month.
8 years ago
Wineries want to ship directly to N.J. homes — but liquor stores oppose plan
Right now, the most prolific producers of wine are barred from shipping their wine to individual buyers in the Garden State.
8 years ago
Listen 1:01Time is running out for Pa. clergy abuse measure
At issue is a provision that would give now-adult victims of child sexual abuse a two-year reprieve from time limits in state law that otherwise bar them from suing.
8 years ago
After months in legislative limbo, protections for human-trafficking victims pass in Pa.
Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will sign the bill into law.
8 years ago
Study: DNA websites cast broad net for identifying people
Two DNA experts unconnected to the study said third and fourth cousins can both lead to identifications.
8 years ago
With Kavanaugh confirmed, both sides of abortion debate gear up for battle
Planned Parenthood is unveiling a new strategy. Several states have passed abortion restrictions that are currently being litigated.
8 years ago
Supreme Court considering case on detention of immigrants
An immigration case before the Supreme Court pits the government against immigrants it wants to deport following crimes they have committed in the United States.
8 years ago
House works through bill backlog as session days dwindle
In the waning days of the legislative session, House lawmakers are hurrying to push priority bills out of their chamber and on to the governor.
8 years ago
NYT uncovers Trump family tax schemes
Guests: Russell Buetner, Jennifer Bird-Pollan Donald Trump has long-bragged about being a self-made billionaire but a recent N ...
Air Date: October 9, 2018 10:00 am
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