
Politics
Big 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.
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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.
5 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.
5 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.
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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.
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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.
5 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
Listen 49:01The Comcast executive who’ll be a key power player in 2020
You may have never heard of David L. Cohen, the Philly power broker and Comcast executive. But most presidential candidates sure have.
Air Date: January 14, 2020
Listen 14:26High court skeptical of New Jersey ‘Bridgegate’ convictions
The justices suggested during arguments that the government had overreached in prosecuting Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni.
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‘We’re ready to go to war on this’: N.J. lawmakers pledge to reintroduce failed vaccine bill
Democratic leaders in the New Jersey Senate failed to rally enough support for a bill that would eliminate the religious exemption for childhood vaccines.
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Delaware Senator Chris Coons talks with Mary about a range of topics, including the impeachment proceedings and the crises in Iran and Iraq.
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Listen 18:30This week: An update on the legal battle over safe injection sites in Philly, Delaware Senator Chris Coons, and the oldest form of American music, sacred harp singing.
Air Date: January 13, 2020
Listen 49:00Iranians in Philly area still processing ‘a big shock’ as tensions ebb
Members of the Philly region's Iranian population continue to process the killing of a military leader many of them admired, even if they oppose the Iranian government.
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