Commonwealth Foundation: Governor Wolf Should Go Further On Liquor Privatization
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Governor Wolf has carried through on his threat to veto short-term, stopgap budget legislation as the state budget stalemate nears the end of its third month.
One of the issues that has left Pennsylvania without a budget since June 30th is legislative Republican leaders' desire to privatize liquor sales. Last week, Governor Wolf proposed a new plan: a ten to 25 year lease to a private entity that would manage liquor sales.
Absent major progress in budget talks in the coming days, the Senate is poised to vote on stopgap funding as soon as next week.
A new Franklin and Marshall College Poll shows 54% think lawmakers are more responsible for the lack of a budget, while only 29% blame the governor.
Stepanoff told Dom Giordano on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, that the district cannot afford to designate such a large portion of their budget to fund teacher's retirement.
Jeff Bolton filled in for Chris and discussed Mayor Michael Nutter's expanded plans for next month's Papal visit, Governor Tom Wolf calling on Attorney General Kathleen Kane to resign, and NBC canceling a mayoral debate because of Jim Kenney's demands. He talked with Economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about the government's record tax collections at 7:00 and Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about Chase Utley's future with the team at 8:00.
Speaking with Talk Radio 1210 WPHT's Dom Giordano, Benefield referenced that Wolf has been identified as one of the most liberal governors in America.
Chris discusses Donald Trump's trip to the southern border, Hillary Clinton's Uber problem and WaWa being ranked as America's favorite convenience store. He talked to Chris Butler on Finance Friday about Amazon surpassing Walmart at 7:00 and Phillies Play-by-Play Announcer Scott Franzke about the upcoming trade deadline at 8:00 .
Democratic Governor Tom Wolf and Republican legislative leaders say talks Tuesday on Pennsylvania's three week-old budget stalemate were productive, but there were no breakthroughs reported.
State Rep Mike Vereb from Montgomery County says they're firing back after another round of direct mailings from backers of the governor's budget land in suburban mailboxes.
Governor Tom Wolf has signed a bill naming a bridge for a guard slain at a federal prison.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf isn't backing off his demand for a new state budget after vetoing a $30.2 billion document passed solely by Republican state lawmakers.
Rich discussed an illegal immigrant killing a woman in San Francisco, a family accused of stealing items from bags left on the beach, and the US Women's soccer team winning the World Cup. He talked with Will Bunch from the Philadelphia Daily News, Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation, and Christopher Rabb from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Privatization is a top priority for leaders of the Republican-controlled House. The question now is, how might the liquor veto affect budget negotiations?
The governor says there was no resolution to the budget dispute during the meetin with legislative leaders that lasted about a half-hour.
Pennsylvania will start the new budget year without a spending plan. For the first time in decades, the governor will veto the entire budget sent to his desk.
The bill, passed by the Senate and sent to the governor Monday, would make cyber harassment of children a punishable offense.
Lawmakers spent Monday advancing budget companion bills.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to be in session through the weekend as talks about a new state budget – due Tuesday – appear to be dead in the water.
With tens of thousands of power outages, dozens of major road closures, and other related headaches, Delaware County Council chairman Mario Civera (at lectern in photo) says they reached out to Governor Wolf for assistance.
Rich discussed the continuing coverage of the removal of the Confederate flag is South Carolina, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's battle with state Republicans over the state budget, and Jurassic World being sexist. He also spoke with Erika Clemens from AFP-NJ, Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Chip Sebastian from STING, and foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski.
A commission empaneled to examine a potential overhaul Pennsylvania's public school funding formula has revealed its long-awaited recommendations.
The Obama administration has given conditional approval for Pennsylvania to set up a health care marketplace in the event that the US Supreme Court upends the federal health care law.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
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DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
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No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
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This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
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March Madness has taken over South Philadelphia Friday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kerri Corrado reports.