Politics
Pa. drops legal action against restaurants over pandemic
The Health Department had filed two separate complaints alleging that restaurants were violating pandemic restrictions that Gov. Tom Wolf imposed in December.
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New grand jury seated for next stage of Trump investigation
The development signals that the Manhattan district attorney’s office was moving toward seeking charges as a result of its two-year investigation.
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Biden betting on wage growth, while GOP warns of inflation
Officials say higher wages are a goal of President Joe Biden and a byproduct of his $1.9 trillion relief package.
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As pandemic spread pain and panic, NJ congressman chased profit
Since early 2020, New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski has bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies that had a stake in the virus response.
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Delaware State Senator accused of punching woman, police say
State Sen. Darius Brown faces misdemeanor charges after a woman accused him of punching her in the face at a Wilmington area restaurant.
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New York says probe into Trump Organization now a criminal inquiry
If enough evidence is found, the Trump Organization could face criminal charges from two New York prosecutors: the New York State Attorney General and the Manhattan DA.
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DA Larry Krasner beats Carlos Vega in heated Democratic primary
The win is seen as a boost for the district attorney’s progressive policies and the criminal justice reform movement nationwide.
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‘We don’t want chaos in 2022’: Pa. battle over new congressional map stalled over data lag
Due to pandemic-induced delays, lawmakers still don’t have the detailed census data that states need to redraw congressional districts.
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‘Watershed moment’: Philly’s new police oversight board moves forward
A Philadelphia City Council committee overwhelmingly passed legislation laying out the duties and powers of the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
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On this week's Regional Roundup: Delaware gun legislation, how Philadelphians are helping the COVID crisis in India, and the lost album of jazz legend Hasaan Ibn Ali.
Air Date: May 17, 2021
Listen 49:45All politics is national — Pa. voters driven to engage with local races amid larger polarization
Many who plan to vote in next week’s primary say political lines drawn during the COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice have seeped into local contests.
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Listen 5:19Bill would extend N.J. takeover of Atlantic City for four more years
New Jersey is moving to extend the state takeover of Atlantic City for four more years, elongating a saga that Gov. Phil Murphy vowed during his campaign that he would end.
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Final Philly DA debate: Vega touts putting police in prison, Krasner says opponent lied in court
The two Democratic candidates for district attorney traded jabs and accusations during a live broadcast on WURD, Philly’s only Black-owned radio station.
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Diversity, residency requirements top issues at Philly police budget hearing
Mayor Jim Kenney’s proposed budget would flat-fund the department at $727 million.
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Bill to raise income taxes on wealthiest Delawareans stalls
Delawareans with an income of $1 million a year pay taxes at the same rate as someone whose salary is $60,001.
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