Politics
All the criminal charges to emerge from Robert Mueller’s investigation
The special counsel investigation has resulted in criminal counts against more than 30 people and three Russian entities.
7 years ago
Attorney General Barr faces bipartisan pressure to make Mueller report public
Democrats have been pushing Barr to make Mueller's report public. Friday, as the investigation was finally done, some top Republicans echoed their Democratic colleagues.
7 years ago
Now what? Mueller ends the Russia investigation
We may not get all the juicy details uncovered over the past 22 months — at least not right away — but this story is far from over. Here's what to expect next.
7 years ago
READ: Attorney General Barr’s letter on Mueller report
Barr sent a letter on Friday notifying Congress that the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election had concluded. Read the text of the letter below.
7 years ago
Trump and universities in fight over free speech, federal research funding
The president promised to do something about what he called a political climate on liberal college campuses that chills discourse.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
FBI tracked Michael Cohen’s phones with controversial device
Michael Cohen, meet the Triggerfish.
7 years ago
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
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