Pennsylvania
Skeptical GOP, economists review Wolf plan to raise minimum wage
Republicans say they’re keeping an open mind — but their initial reactions indicate a gradual hike to $15 may may be a pipe dream in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Federal prosecutors sue to stop nation’s first planned ‘supervised injection site’ in Philly
The civil lawsuit is the first time the federal government has intervened in the hotly debated issue of supervised injection sites.
7 years ago
Meet the ‘crazy’ moms saying one of Pa.’s top-rated school districts can’t teach reading
Is it a case of suburban anxiety run amok? Or a window into how enlightened parents can undermine the reputation of a reputedly great school district?
7 years ago
Listen 5:26N.J. lawmakers vexed by questions in Brennan case; Murphy proposes survivor-centered policies
New Jersey lawmakers confront the question of who in the Murphy administration hired the man accused of raping campaign worker Katie Brennan.
7 years ago
After year one, Philly DA Larry Krasner earns praise from reformers, scorn from victim advocates
After a year in office, Larry Krasner, considered one of the most progressive district attorneys in the nation, sees himself as orchestrating his own movement.
7 years ago
Listen 5:52Pa. State Police now limited in flagging undocumented immigrants to ICE
The state police just implemented a policy banning some of the most egregious behavior exposed in an investigation last year.
7 years ago
Former Penn State coach, sex offender Sandusky gets new sentencing
Jerry Sandusky, 75, was sentenced in 2012 to 30 to 60 years, but a Pennsylvania Superior Court panel said that included the improper application of mandatory minimums.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers seek support for nuclear bailout bill
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking the first steps toward introducing legislation aimed at bailing out Pennsylvania’s nuclear power industry.
7 years ago
Gov. Wolf calls for salary boost for rural teachers in new budget
Wolf wants to boost the minimum teacher salary from $18,500 to $45,000, a move that mostly affects Pennsylvania's rural school districts.
7 years ago
Pa. Gov. Wolf delivers 2019 budget address
Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his first second-term budget proposal to a joint session of the Legislature, with the Democrat promising a strong commitment to education.
7 years ago
Pa. trial lawyers and doctors clash over planned medical malpractice rule change
The debate is pitting doctors and health systems against personal injury trial lawyers and the state Supreme Court.
7 years ago
Gerry-meandering: Why the outcome of Pa.’s 2018 midterms was about more than a map
Why a new analysis finds Pa. Democrats would have made gains even under the state's old congressional map, which had been ruled a partisan gerrymander.
Air Date: February 5, 2019
Listen 15:29In budget address, how ambitious will Gov. Tom Wolf be?
What to know and what to watch for on Tuesday
7 years ago
Sensory-friendly museum days in Philly
The US Constitution Center joins a group of Philadelphia museums that offer programs for people with sensory sensitivities
7 years ago
Why a Pa. community where guns are common is divided over arming teachers
Tamaqua became the first school district in Pa. to sanction armed teachers. Now, a legal battle is underway over whether the district can make such a policy.
Air Date: February 4, 2019
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