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U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, who favors a reversal of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, plans to make that a campaign issue in his quest to unseat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. (loubarletta.com)
Politics & Policy

Koch brothers turn on Pa. conservative running for U.S. Senate

Vote to keep government running angered Republican powerbrokers who now are financing six-figure ad campaign against Lou Barletta in his race against U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.

8 years ago

Friday Arts
Arts & Entertainment

Friday Arts June 2018

Mayor: The Best Job in Politics Producer: Karen Smyles Friday Arts visits the campus of The Univer ...

Air Date: June 1, 2018 7:30 pm

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Trump and his aides cannot block critics on Twitter. (Evan Vucci/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Trump can’t block critics from his Twitter account, judge says

The White House did not give any indication whether the administration will appeal the decision.

8 years ago

This Oct. 14, 2015, file photo shows the Food and Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md. The agency said Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, it was bringing workers back to resume checks of seafood and other “high-risk” items. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
NPR
Health

House passes ‘right-to-try’ bill for experimental drugs

Legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to get access to experimental drugs is headed to the president's desk.

8 years ago

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell tells reporters the NFL team owners have reached agreement on a new league policy that requires players to stand for the national anthem or remain in the locker room during the NFL owner's spring meeting Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (John Bazemore/AP Photo)
Community

NFL owners adopt new policy to address anthem protests

Players will be required to stand if they are on the field.

8 years ago

New Jersey's Senate Budget Committee holds the final public hearing on Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget Tuesday. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Money

Tax hike a ‘last resort,’ N.J. lawmaker says

New Jersey lawmakers have ended their public hearings on Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania public school students change classes. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Fiercely contested school choice bill on the move in Harrisburg

Legislation is on the move in Harrisburg that could give parents more school choices and siphon millions from traditional public schools. ...

8 years ago

Radio Times
Science

A Green Amendment: the right to a healthy environment

Guest: Maya Van Rossum Environmentalist MAYA VAN ROSSUM ...

Air Date: May 22, 2018 10:00 am

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In July 2017 New Jersey state parks were closed during the government shutdown.  Island Beach State Park was one of them. (Justin Auciello/for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

New Jersey may keep state parks open during government shutdowns

A bill advancing in the N.J. Senate would require state parks and recreation areas to say open for seven days during government shutdowns.

8 years ago

Clockwise from top left: Jess King (D), Madeleine Dean (D), Pearl Kim (R), Susan Wild (D), Chrissy Houlahan (D), Mary Gay Scanlon (D), Bibiana Boerio (D), and Susan Boser (D) won primary races for Pennsylvania congressional seats in the 2018 midterm. (Photos courtesy of campaigns, Emily Cohen/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. women poised to make history in congressional delegation after primary victories

For the past few years, only men have been in Pennsylvania’s 18 member congressional delegation, but after Tuesday's primary, that's almost guaranteed to change in 2019.

8 years ago

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Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, Scott Wagner, participates in a primary debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

GOP nominee Scott Wagner calls education his ‘cornerstone,’ emphasizes fiscal accountability

If the last gubernatorial election is any indication, education will be a major topic in the upcoming race between two wealthy York County businessmen.

8 years ago

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On the campaign trail, John Fetterman spoke to supporters at City Hall in Philadelphia. He has won the Democratic nomination to run for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor on a ticket with with Gov. Tom Wolf, who is seeking re-election. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Wolf, Fetterman make first appearance as Pa. running mates

John Fetterman is the first candidate to defeat a sitting lieutenant governor in a Pennsylvania primary.

8 years ago

Aftermath of the destructive Superstorm Sandy
Money

New Jersey still has $1.2 billion left in federal Sandy aid

The Murphy administration vowed to do everything possible to reduce the impact of 'clawbacks' of Sandy grant money from homeowners who were told they were overpaid.

8 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long announce a three-year action plan to combat addiction and address mental health issues. (WHYY/Paul Parmalee)
Health

Delaware readies coordinated effort to fight addiction, improve mental health care

Gov. Carney: “We know there’s a huge cost. There’s no price you can put on the loss of a loved one. And that motivation needs to be with us as we implement this action plan.”

8 years ago

U.S. Supreme Court  (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
PBS News Hour
Money

Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling

The Justice Department declined to comment on the decision.

8 years ago

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