Pennsylvania
Gubernatorial candidates’ roots draw attention to York, Pennsylvania
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Ed Mahon, reporter for the York Daily Record, on the York connection of Gov. Tom Wolf and GOP challenger Scott Wagner.
8 years ago
Listen 4:42Labor shortages have Pa. farms turning to cumbersome visa program
Some farms are turning to the H-2A visa program, which allows foreign workers to come into the country for seasonal work.
8 years ago
Wolf, Wagner waste no time trading barbs post-Pa. primary
The race for Pennsylvania governor is only a few days in, but the negative ads are already starting.
8 years ago
Pa. Rep. Nick Miccarelli accused of abusing colleague must move his seat
The claims by his accusers, Republican Rep. Tarah Toohil and a Harrisburg lobbyist, became public in late February.
8 years ago
From homeless to Harvard: a ‘Mighty Writer’ makes it big
Philadelphia’s Richard “Tre” Jenkins recently received the email of his life, an acceptance letter from Harvard University. De ...
8 years ago
Listen 4:53Voter turnout in Pa. primary up slightly from last midterm
Voter turnout was 18 percent in the Pennsylvania’s primary election earlier this week – three points higher than the last midterm pri ...
8 years ago
GOP nominee Scott Wagner calls education his ‘cornerstone,’ emphasizes fiscal accountability
If the last gubernatorial election is any indication, education will be a major topic in the upcoming race between two wealthy York County businessmen.
8 years ago
Listen 4:00Hemp’s looking for a Hail Mary (Jane)
Marijuana’s sober cousin, hemp, may soon become legal again. Scientists and industrialists are figuring out what to do with the super-weed.
8 years ago
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8 years ago
Wolf, Fetterman make first appearance as Pa. running mates
John Fetterman is the first candidate to defeat a sitting lieutenant governor in a Pennsylvania primary.
8 years ago
Insurgents win two legislative seats in Pennsylvania’s House
Lizz Fiedler and Chris Rabb were able to beat Democratic organizations
8 years ago
Listen 6:21More funding sought for Pa. child welfare programs
A funding boost will be a hard sell in the spending-averse General Assembly, says state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
8 years ago
Bucks murderer of 4 men sentenced to life, accomplice may get death penalty
A lawyer for Cosmo DiNardo called the deaths a 'sad, senseless tragedy.'
8 years ago
Listen 1:40Pa. primary election results and analysis
Guests: Dave Davies, Chris Borick, Chris Potter 2018 is a particularly fascinating year for primary elections for ...
Air Date: May 16, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:24Pa. bill banning abortions for Down syndrome divides special needs community
A bill making its way through the Pa. legislature has split a community brought together by a common diagnosis, and it could be the next front in the abortion debate.
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