Pennsylvania
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.
9 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.
9 years ago
Democrats, moderate Republicans finding new path for Pa. shale tax
Natural gas severance tax proponents say going through new committee could be breakthrough in Pennsylvania legislature.
9 years ago
No budget progress, but Pa. lawmakers say talks continue
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are hoping that opposition to Gov. Tom Wolf’s unilateral budget-balancing plan will galvanize the body into action.
9 years ago
Off-year election, political frustrations contribute to dip in Pa. voter registration
It's about one month until Election Day, and voter registration is down by about 2.5 percent in Pennsylvania compared with 2016.
9 years ago
Nearly 30 arrested protesting Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline
Nearly 30 people were arrested and charged with defiant trespassing Monday after blocking construction equipment for the Atlantic Sunrise natural gas pipeline in Lancaster Co.
9 years ago
Ending shipping restrictions for Puerto Rico would help the U.S. island, Pennsylvania
Permanently exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act will help the U.S. territory recover from Hurricane Maria by widely opening its market for exports from the mainland.
9 years ago
NCC's Jeffrey Rosen on McCain receiving the Liberty Medal award
Tonight at the National Constitution Center, the 2017 Liberty Medal will be given to U.S. Sen. John McCain for a lifetime of sacrifice and service to our country.
9 years ago
Listen 6:03Lawsuit challenging GOP maps to get quick hearing
A new lawsuit aimed at reshaping Pennsylvania's congressional districts before the 2018 midterm election is speeding toward trial.
9 years ago
Bill would overhaul Pennsylvania’s regulatory process
A bill under consideration in the state House changes the way Pennsylvania enacts new regulations on everything from education, to health, and the environment.
9 years ago
Energy Secretary Rick Perry faces tough sell on coal and nuke subsidies
Perry continues to defend his plan to have ratepayers subsidize coal and nuclear production in the face of greater competition from cheap natural gas and growing renewables.
9 years ago
Treasurer OKs $700 million loan to Pa. as budget stalemate stretches out
Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella has changed his mind and authorized a $700 million short-term loan to the commonwealth so it can make Medicaid payments.
9 years ago
Water problems persist along Mariner East pipeline route despite court intervention
Water impacts continue at numerous Pennsylvania sites where Sunoco is building the Mariner East 2 pipeline two months after a court-brokered agreement.
9 years ago
Delco races could accelerate changing political landscape in Philly suburbs
Election Day is Nov. 7, less than a month away. WHYY's senior reporter Dave Davies spoke with Jennifer Lynn about an intense race in the Philadelphia suburbs.
9 years ago
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