Politics
Governor Tom Wolf; media coverage of the 2020 campaign
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has an ambitious second term lined up which includes criminal justice reform, $15 minimum wage, and progressive gun legislation.
Air Date: March 22, 2019
Listen 49:46Pa.’s top auditor says Turnpike on ‘road to ruin’
In his latest review of the Turnpike Commission, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says the agency cannot sustain itself by hiking tolls every year.
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An end to sweetheart deals? Kenney orders competitive city land sales
The new sale policies call for the sale of most property to be publicly advertised for at least 30 days.
7 years ago
Rendell says Philly group near deal on home for supervised injection site
A real estate developer who wants to remain anonymous has offered a building in the Kensington area to Safehouse, the ex-governor, a member of the board, told a D.C. crowd.
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Why is Philly turning to national movements for anti-poverty solutions?
Philadelphia is poised to have three laws rooted in national political movements in less than one year.
7 years ago
Listen 5:30With black lung fund in jeopardy, taxpayers could foot bill
At least one Republican congressman from the coalfields has added his voice to the chorus of miners and advocates worried that the fund's promise might not be kept.
7 years ago
N.J. school funding dominates first public budget hearing in Trenton
As New Jersey lawmakers delve into particulars of the budget plan, proponents and opponents of changes in school funding argue their positions.
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FBI tracked Michael Cohen’s phones with controversial device
Michael Cohen, meet the Triggerfish.
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Backyard farmers support Philadelphia bill to legalize undercover chicken coops
Farm animal legislation passed in 2004 placed restrictions on what people could keep in areas smaller than three acres — an attempt to crackdown on backyard farms.
7 years ago
Listen 4:24A narrow path to freedom: Why commutations for Pa. lifers are rare
The answer raises further questions about the effect of politics on the criminal justice system and whether a tool designed to give hope is working.
Air Date: March 20, 2019
Listen 15:53Records show FBI was probing Michael Cohen long before raid
The records show the inquiry into Cohen had been going on since July 2017 — far longer than previously known — and that a big part of its focus was Cohen's taxi businesses.
7 years ago
Garden State weed: Why N.J.’s marijuana black market could live on even if it legalizes
New Jersey is poised to become the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana. Here's why the black market could still thrive.
Air Date: March 19, 2019
Listen 14:07Williams: ‘Dirty,’ ‘dangerous’ Philly needs new leadership
Calling Philadelphia a ‘dirty’ and ‘dangerous’ city, West Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams kicks off mayoral campaign against incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney.
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In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.
Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Murphy says N.J. medical marijuana program added 25K patients
New Jersey's medical marijuana program has seen a 150 percent increase in the number of patients participating since Gov. Phil Murphy took office, the Democrat said Thursday.
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