Politics
Murphy, Ciattarelli spar in first debate of 2021 N.J. governor’s race
The two candidates drew clear contrasts on a range of pressing issues from the COVID-19 pandemic to teaching critical race theory in schools.
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Wolf calls on Rep. Boyle to resign following arrest and reports of mental health struggles
Gov. Tom Wolf said Boyle needs to resign and receive mental health treatment, following his arrest on charges of violating a protection from abuse order and harassment.
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Measure on masking in youth sports clears Pa. House committee
The legislation gives school districts the authority to decide whether student athletes must wear masks while playing sports.
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Pennsylvania Republicans aim to make big election changes in constitution
It's the latest turn in a partisan power struggle over elections in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about election fraud.
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Philly neighborhoods plagued by illegal auto work could find relief in City Council bills
The legislation comes as a reaction to the proliferation of vehicle repair work and sales on city streets and sidewalks.
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Swiss voters approve same-sex marriage in a nationwide referendum
A projection by the gfs.bern polling agency for Switzerland's public broadcasters showed the measure passing by 64% to 36%.
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Most prisoners can’t vote, but they’re still counted in voting districts
11 states are trying to block what critics call "prison gerrymandering."
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Polls are open in Germany as voters look ahead to who should lead after Angela Merkel
Decision day in Germany.
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State Rep. Kevin Boyle arrested for violating protection from abuse order
The arrest comes days after his caucus leaders quietly stripped Boyle of his committee chairmanship and curtailed his access to the Capitol.
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400,000 immigrants in Pa., N.J., and Del. up for citizenship imperiled by setback in Congress
Despite steep odds, advocates are seizing the moment with urgency — fearing a window is closing to normalize the status of millions of immigrants.
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Listen 2:20House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP
The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid.
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Philly Republican folk hero Al Schmidt is shaking up politics as usual at the PPA
The Philadelphia Parking Authority could vote as soon as next month to limit workers from taking on jobs like Ward Leader and Committee member posts.
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Anne-Marie Slaughter on ‘Renewal’
Anne-Marie Slaughter on her new book "Renewal," about what she learned about herself from facing a personal crisis and what the country could learn from facing our crises.
Air Date: September 21, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Pennsylvania appeals court judge candidates to take part in online forum
Eight candidates for four open seats on Pennsylvania's appeals courts are expected to participate in an online forum, six weeks ahead of the November election.
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Barletta signs anti-tax pledge in GOP campaign for governor
Lou Barletta, the former congressman seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania, has signed a pledge that commits him to oppose tax increases.
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