
Pennsylvania
Voter advocates urge Pa. Senate leader to reform redistricting process
Fair Districts PA delivered postcards collected from constituents to State Senator Jake Corman’s office, urging reform in redistricting.
8 years ago
“This was a failure of government," said Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
8 years ago
The Philly tree? Yes, it's a thing — and there's a guide for that.
A new resource helps nature lovers reach a greater understanding of the trees that line streets, parks, and other spaces in Philadelphia and its neighboring areas.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Al Gore: We’re getting close to bipartisan action on climate
Al Gore says he’s optimistic the U.S. will break its political standoff over climate change, and that the U.S. is “not that far” from a bipartisan consensus on climate change.
8 years ago
Guests: Carol Kuniholm, Sam Wang Pennsylvania routinely tops the list as the one of the country’s most gerryman ...
Air Date: October 19, 2017
Listen 48:59Pa. natural gas tax passes House committee, may hit a wall before full vote
Advancing the plan is a big step for Democrats and moderate Republicans, who have pushed for years to levy the severance tax.
8 years ago
Pa. House budget plan disliked in the Senate, but being considered as end to impasse
The budget’s completion still could hinge on whether the state House and Senate can agree on a gambling expansion.
8 years ago
Gunman suspected of killing three, wounding three others caught in Delaware
After a multistate manhunt, police have captured the 37-year-old man suspected of shooting five former co-workers in Maryland and then a sixth person in Wilmington, Delaware.
8 years ago
The Pa. State Police must serve municipalities that don't have full-time local services. And as more localities have opted out, state taxpayers have been footing the bill.
8 years ago
House passes familiar budget plan — minus new revenue
House lawmakers narrowly passed part of a proposal Tuesday night to finish Pennsylvania's overdue state budget.
8 years ago
Pa. lawmakers angle for tens of billions in federal restitution
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to get restitution for what they see as bad U.S. Federal Reserve policies during the recovery of the housing market.
8 years ago
The free press exposes Trump swamp creature Tom Marino
Let's briefly pause to celebrate the speedy downfall of a Trump apparatchik. Because it speaks to the resilience of our democratic institutions.
8 years ago
Let’s take another look at the track record of charter schools in Pennsylvania
With continuing pressure from the Trump administration for vouchers and school choice, we urge people to look at the facts and strengthen traditional public schools for all.
8 years ago
Gore tells climate activists: ‘We’re going to win this’
Gore’s presentation was part of his Climate Reality Project, which the former vice president and Nobel laureate founded 10 years ago.
8 years ago
Racial inequity of pot arrests spurs ACLU call for legalizing drug in Pa.
In 2016, African-Americans were eight times more likely to be arrested for possessing marijuana than their white counterparts, despite using the drug at similar rates.
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