
Pennsylvania
Pa. lawmakers send Wolf abortion restrictions he plans to veto
The strong feelings and stark language that characterizes the abortion discussion on the national level were reflected in the House debate.
8 years ago
Last Pa. legislative push of 2017: Abortion restriction, budget overhaul proposals
This is the last scheduled session week for state lawmakers this year, and they’re working long days to try and push through several bills.
8 years ago
Gas driller: Make Dimock homeowner pay for disparaging us
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. claims Dimock resident Ray Kemble and his former lawyers tried to extort the company through a frivolous federal lawsuit.
8 years ago
Committee shuffle could make difference for Pa. school choice bill
Senate Bill 2 would create education savings accounts — a similar concept to private school vouchers.
8 years ago
Lawsuit challenging Pa.’s congressional map begins in state court
Testimony in a fast-tracked lawsuit alleging gerrymandering ...
8 years ago
Wolf vows to veto Pa. measure restricting abortion rights
Lawmakers are expected to vote soon on bill that would ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy. Current law allows the procedure up until 24 weeks.
8 years ago
Temple’s first Rhodes Scholar, Hazim Hardeman
In this segment, we meet HAZIM HAR ...
8 years ago
Listen 18:30Pension forfeiture expansion garners wave of support in Pa.
Current law mandates a pension be forfeited if a Pennsylvania state employee commits one of a list of specific crimes related to his or her job.
8 years ago
Philadelphia Boys Choir celebrates 50th year
The choir, recognized as one of the finest in the world, is in the midst of its busiest time of year.
8 years ago
Pa. Gambling expansion / Temple’s first Rhodes Scholar/ “Whataboutism”
Guests: Katie Meyer, Hazim Hardeman, Tom Nichols We begin today’s show with a conversation with WITF’s ...
Air Date: December 11, 2017
Listen 49:13End Citizens United announces $35M campaign for next year
The group End Citizens United says it will raise and spend $35 million to target 20 Republican candidates next year, including three from the Philadelphia region.
8 years ago
Lawmakers consider breaks for oil, gas in tax bills
As lawmakers hash out differences between the tax bills in front of Congress, they must decide whether to keep a proposed tax break for oil and gas investors.
8 years ago
New Medicaid feature to reduce future nursing home enrollees
Years in the making, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is rolling out a new Medicaid feature that's designed to reduce the future number of enrollees in nursing homes.
8 years ago
Trump administration coal plan could have big impact on Pennsylvania
8 years ago