Pennsylvania
Pa. GOP guts another independent redistricting commission bill
For the second time this month, a Pennsylvania state House panel has stripped a bill that would have established an independent redistricting commission.
8 years ago
As awareness of childhood trauma rises, new free therapy program launches for Philly students
The fire that destroyed her dad’s third-floor apartment is the scariest thing that’s ever happened to 8-year-old Dakota Johnson. It w ...
8 years ago
Listen 5:12New voting machines go on display in Pa.; counties search for ways to pay
The new options vary, but all would produce a paper trail — making election results easier to verify.
8 years ago
Number of noncitzens registered to vote in Pa. may be far below 100,000
Pennsylvania officials have sent letters to 7,700 registered voters who may not be citizens.
8 years ago
Listen 1:18Veto from Pa. Gov Wolf kills opioid-prescribing bill
The GOP has touted the drug formulary as a way to prevent opioid abuse, plus reduce the cost of workers’ compensation.
8 years ago
State senator files complaint asking PUC to halt Mariner East pipeline construction in Chesco
State Senator Andy Dinniman is trying to halt construction on two natural gas liquids pipelines.
8 years ago
Wolf skips environmental awards ceremony, hits Sixers playoff game instead
PennLive reported the governor was an invited guest of the Sixers’ part-owner Michael Rubin, who gave Wolf’s campaign a $250,000 donation on March 2.
8 years ago
Inter-party sniping, a last-minute executive order over opioid prescribing in Pa.
Friday is the deadline for Governor Tom Wolf to sign or veto a bill that would create a drug formulary for Pennsylvania's workers' compensation program.
8 years ago
Guest: Laura Benshoff Thursday’s guilty verdict in the trial of Bill Cosby will most likely send the disgra ...
Air Date: April 27, 2018 10:40 am
Listen 14:16Philly congressional candidate fails to file campaign finance report
Philadelphia congressional hopeful Michele Lawrence never filed campaign finance report due April 15.
8 years ago
Report urges consolidation, other drastic measures to fix PASSHE
State System of Higher Education spokesman Kenn Marshall said they're committed to a redesign, but some of the drastic changes aren't feasible.
8 years ago
African Community Learning Program founder semifinalist in Wharton startup challenge
Aminata Sy's after-school African Community Learning Program helps African immigrants adapt by teaching them about their own cultures - and empowering them along the way.
8 years ago
Activists rally for changes to Pa. child custody laws
The efforts of the group, known as the National Parents Organization, have inspired fierce opposition from domestic violence organizations.
8 years ago
Sunoco says PUC asked for expanded work to ‘stabilize’ ground at Chesco pipeline site
Sunoco is preparing to drill 10 more holes behind homes in Chester County’s West Whiteland Township.
8 years ago
Schooled: Philadelphia’s Wister Elementary seeks solutions
Guests: Kevin McCorry, Jovan Weaver Across the country, public schools have struggled to meet the needs of childr ...
Air Date: April 26, 2018
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