Politics
Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to tackle college debt in this year’s budget hinges on a massive new scholarship program
4 years ago
Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide
A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment and calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors.
4 years ago
In first court appearance, indicted Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson pleads not guilty
Prosecutors say Johnson allegedly stepped in twice to help Universal hang onto real estate in his district, which covers parts of South and Southwest Philadelphia.
4 years ago
N.J. legislators quickly reintroduce single-use plastic, paper bag ban bill
Legislators are acting quickly a few weeks after the New Jersey Assembly failed to act on the comprehensive ban on single-use plastic and paper bags.
4 years ago
We talk about the arguments and legal tactics used by Trump's defense team in the Senate impeachment hearings, as well as the effects of the John Bolton leaks.
Air Date: January 31, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Big on improving infrastructure, Carney makes $4.6 billion Delaware budget proposal
Flush with revenue, Delaware Gov. John Carney presents a spending plan to lawmakers that increases the budget by 4% over the current year.
4 years ago
Longtime former Harrisburg mayor dies at 70
Former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed, who served for almost three decades but was later sentenced to probation for accumulating products he bought with public money, has died.
4 years ago
With Turzai departure, private and charter schools lose a major ally in the capital
As one of Harrisburg’s most powerful lawmakers, Mike Turzai used his muscle to push major education initiatives.
4 years ago
Listen 1:38Gov. Murphy signs legislation exempting disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that exempts disabled veterans from paying fees to obtain a beach buggy permit in New Jersey.
4 years ago
New Jersey law bans sale of flavored vaping products
Gov. Phil Murphy and the bill's sponsors say the flavors are meant to hook young people, who are using the products in increasing numbers.
4 years ago
What comes next for Philadelphia’s domestic workers?
A key factor in the enforcement of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be ensuring that all workers are confident in the reporting process.
4 years ago
‘Freed from the secret’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley opens up about living with alopecia
"I've only been bald in the privacy of my home and in the company of close friends," Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts says at the beginning of an emotional video.
4 years ago
How #MeToo finally came to N.J. politics
New Jersey lawmakers are promising a "culture change" after 20 women in state politics shared their stories of being groped, harassed and even raped.
Air Date: January 16, 2020
Listen 12:11Trump tariffs could squash Pa.’s new wine scene
A recent change in Pennsylvania's liquor law has helped expand the wine scene in the Philly region. Could retaliatory tariffs against the EU squash it?
Air Date: January 15, 2020
Listen 13:46Democrats debate as primary season approaches
Guest host Mary Cummings-Jordan and her guest discuss Tuesday night's debate, and what the candidates are saying in the lead up to the first round of primaries.
Air Date: January 15, 2020 10:00 am
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