
Pennsylvania
Cap-and-trade system in Pa.? Maybe, if these lawmakers get their way
State Sen. Art Haywood and other lawmakers rallied behind a bill that would cut electricity sector emissions 90% by 2040. Passage is a long shot.
6 years ago
Reclaiming the bodies of children who died at Carlisle Indian School
About 180 children died at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Over 100 years later, tribes are reclaiming their bodies and bringing them home.
Air Date: September 5, 2019
Listen 12:10Pa. receives no bids for sixth mini-casino license
State lawmakers approved the creation of mini-casinos in 2017 as a way to balance the state budget. Up to 10 mini-casino licenses were available.
6 years ago
Election security advocates criticize Pa. over re-examination of voting machines
Several other groups, including Protect Our Vote Philly and the Pennsylvania-based Citizens for Better Elections, joined in criticizing the state department.
6 years ago
Pa.’s $2.83 an hour tipped worker is probably broke
The minimum wage for hourly workers in Pennsylvania is $7.25 — unless you work for tips. Why is the minimum wage for tipped workers so much lower?
Air Date: September 4, 2019
Listen 11:38Pa. officials calling attention to importance of complete 2020 census count
Pennsylvania stands to lose about $2,000 each year for every person left uncounted.
6 years ago
Pa. Poor People’s Campaign to push poverty agenda at Philly hearing
The campaign launched last May to tackle systemic racism, poverty, the war economy and environmental degradation.
6 years ago
Inclusive school climate stressed as one way to prevent student violence
A recent training for a group in Pa. addressed the softer skills around how to assess and prevent threats.
6 years ago
State game officers partner with vets to battle degenerative deer disease
Incidence of chronic wasting disease is thought to be increasing in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Liquor reform 2.0? Bill would change how Pa. grocery stores display and sell beer and wine
Things are never easy in Pennsylvania when it comes to alcohol rules.
6 years ago
Pa. man gets jail time for trafficking protected turtles from N.J. marshes
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to a jail term for trafficking protected turtles.
6 years ago
Pa. to test appetite for more mini-casinos
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold at least one more auction for a mini-casino license.
6 years ago
The Redistricting Reform Commission's findings and recommendations are out ahead of state lawmakers' return to Harrisburg for fall session — and more debate over the issue.
6 years ago
A Spring! A Spring! A marvelous thing! Delco hometown honors its Slinky
Born on the water in Philadelphia, the Slinky was developed by one of the first great women of the American toy industry.
6 years ago
Criminal defense counsel represents DEP in Mariner East probe
The agency says it's routine to have outside counsel, but several environmental lawyers say they haven't seen it before.
6 years ago