Pennsylvania
Setting the record straight on ‘safe-injection’ sites
Philadelphia is in the midst of a debate about "safe-injection sites." Those opposed found voice in state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, but his statements are ill-informed.
8 years ago
Changes in Pa. voting: new map and new machines
Guests: Lawrence Norton, Laura Olson, Nicholas Stephanopoulos There’s a fight over gerrymandering going on in P ...
Air Date: February 23, 2018
Listen 49:28Independence Blue Cross joins health insurers ending co-pays for naloxone
When the policy change takes effect March 1, many covered under its health insurance plans will be able to obtain the drug at no cost.
8 years ago
New congressional districts in Philly suburbs could help Democrats win in D.C.
Pennsylvania’s new court-ordered congressional map has thrust the commonwealth into the national spotli ...
8 years ago
Gun-control activist launches run for Congress from new Montco district
Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are also setting their sights on new 4th District seat in U.S. House.
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Pa. GOP appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to halt new congressional maps
This is the third time in recent months they’ve made such an appeal in a gerrymandering case.
8 years ago
Ted Cruz blasts renewable fuel standards at Philadelphia refinery
Speaking to hundreds of refinery workers, Cruz railed against the federal program known as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), while the workers cheered.
8 years ago
Indicted Allentown Mayor Pawlowski takes stand to ‘bare his soul’
Now serving his fourth term, Pawlowski is charged with 54 counts of corruption, including bribery, conspiracy, fraud, extortion, and lying to the FBI. He's pleaded not guilty.
8 years ago
Listen 4:28‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek to moderate Pa. governor’s debate
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will face off in November against the winner of May's Republican primary.
8 years ago
Toomey rails against Pa. redistricting, calls for conversation on impeaching justices
“The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has engaged in a really amazing, highly partisan, unconstitutional power grab,” he told reporters in the Capitol rotunda.
8 years ago
Some worry Pa. court’s congressional map dilutes black votes
The 2rd district now appears to have nearly 10 percent fewer black voters than the corresponding district did in the previous map.
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Philadelphia Energy Solutions: A giant polluter looms over the lives — and health — of its neighbors
The refinery is Philadelphia’s single largest stationary source of particulate pollution.
8 years ago
Mariner East 2: Sunoco’s public utility status trumps local regulation, court says
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House Democrats get a fair shot at picking up Pennsylvania seats
I wish to thank the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for providing a solid reason not to write today about the Trumpster fire.
8 years ago
Philadelphia Energy Solutions: A giant polluter looms over the lives — and health — of its neighbors
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