Commonwealth Foundation: Governor Wolf Wants A Retroactive Tax
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Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Mike Turzai, accused Governor Tom Wolf of trying to prolong the Commonwealth's budget impasse.
Chris covered the New Hampshire Primary and Governor Tom Wolf's budget address. He talked with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 and AB Stoddard from the Hill at 7:20 about the Primary results and Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation at 7:00 about the Governor's speech on the budget. He also spoke with John Meko from the Union League about this weekend's open house at 6:50 and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the fight with off-duty police officers involving former Eagle LeSean McCoy.
Governor Tom Wolf is again proposing a menu of tax increases to fund his priorities. Chief among those priorities, more money for schools.
Governor Wolf finds himself in a position unlike no other governor in recent decades: he is scheduled to propose his second budget today while his first budget remains incomplete.
He says he's planning next year's budget knowing the current year's is more than seven months late.
Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation putting a temporary hold on the use of the controversial graduation exams.
Gov. Tom Wolf is helping kick off Pennsylvania's new campaign to prevent sexual assaults in high schools and on college campuses.
A bill now on its way to Governor Wolf's desk would expand Pennsylvania's expungement law for non-violent offenders.
Governor Wolf says he will sign a bill on the way to his desk that will delay for two years the use of controversial exams as part of the graduation requirement for Pennsylvania high school students.
Gov. Tom Wolf faces perhaps the biggest decision of his short tenure
Chris reviews yesterday's mass shooting in San Bernardino, CA, Donald Trump's pledge to kill the families of ISIS terrorists, and an auction accepting bids for a holiday stay at the house from 'A Christmas Story.' He also spoke with member of the cast from 'The Book of Mormon' at 8:20.
Ed Rendell defended Governor Tom Wolf's decision to continue welcoming refugees fleeing ISIS from Syria into Pennsylvania.
Congressman Lou Barletta sent a letter to Governor Wolf asking him to stop accepting refugees from Syria into Pennsylvania.
Chris reviews President Obama's comments on confronting ISIS, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announcement that the commonwealth will continue accepting Syrian refugees, and actor Charlie Sheen's revelation that he has HIV. He talked with Congressman Lou Barletta at 7:20 about his letter to Governor Wolf urging him to reconsider accepting Syrian refugees and former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik at 8:20 about the possibility of ISIS attacking a US city.
With Pennsylvania in its fifth month without a budget, a deal to end the stalemate is taking shape.
As Governor Tom Wolf prepares for the Legislature to address his latest budget proposal, Matt Brouillette, from the Commonwealth Foundation, spoke out against the plan.
Chris discussed the lock down and gun scare at Community College of Philadelphia, Donald Trump's opinion of eminent domain, and Ben Carson's appearance on The View. At 7:20, he also spoke with Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation about Pennsylvania's budget impasse.
Chris covered an online threat to local colleges that drew the attention of the FBI, a town hall meeting in New Hampshire with Hillary Clinton, and media coverage of mass shootings.
Governor Tom Wolf said Monday he's pleased to have the chance to put his tax proposals up for a vote in the legislature.
Chris discussed the arrival of Hurricane Joaquin, Congressman Kevin McCarthy claiming the Benghazi investigation has hurt Hillary Clinton's poll numbers, and a proposal for a traffic free day in Philadelphia. He talked with South Carolina Senator and presidential candidate Lindsey Graham at 8:00, and Roy Bension, the CEO of the House of Blues about the opening of the Fillmore at 8:20.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
With a winter storm looming, a Mount Airy family has been without water for almost two weeks.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 20 schools and modernize or maintain hundreds more in the next 10 years.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
With a winter storm looming, a Mount Airy family has been without water for almost two weeks.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 20 schools and modernize or maintain hundreds more in the next 10 years.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
With a winter storm looming, a Mount Airy family has been without water for almost two weeks.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 20 schools and modernize or maintain hundreds more in the next 10 years.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Two Temple University students were robbed this week in separate incidents off campus in North Philadelphia, university officials announced.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Attorneys representing five children ages 4 and 5 allege the kids were physically abused by a Malvern School pre-K teacher.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Flyers saw an early three-goal lead vanish in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast on the winter storm set to dump snow on the Philadelphia region this weekend.
With snow on the way to the Philadelphia region, the winter weather can be dangerous for pets, despite them having fur.
The 10-year, $2.8 billion proposal would see the School District of Philadelphia modernize 159 current school buildings and maintain another 122.
A Philadelphia family is searching for answers after the city shut off the water in their home 13 days ago. Investigative reporter Liz Crawford has the story from Mount Airy.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome. Stephanie Stahl reports.