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Government
New Jersey

Watch: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s final State of the State address

The Democrat’s term will end on Jan. 20. He will be succeeded by Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

3 months ago

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Government
Immigration
Law
New Jersey

New Jersey lawmakers pass 3 bills designed to protect immigrants from ICE raids

The legislation now heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk for consideration.

3 months ago

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Delaware
Government

Delaware lawmakers return to session to consider policies on property reassessments, education, health care

Some of the issues Delaware lawmakers plan to address include property reassessments, rising health care costs and education funding.

3 months ago

New Jersey state Sen. Richard J. Codey.
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey’s Richard Codey, who died Sunday, remembered as dedicated public servant

Codey, the state’s longest-serving lawmaker, was acting governor in the 2000s while he was Senate president.

3 months ago

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Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey special election 2026: What to know about the race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s congressional seat

A dozen Democratic candidates and only one Republican will run in a special primary election in the 11th Congressional District.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia

Parker unveils $11.5M ‘gateway’ project to beautify areas around major Philly highways ahead of 250th celebrations

The effort is designed to give a good first impression for thousands of visitors expected to visit Philadelphia for the nation’s 250th birthday.

3 months ago

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Hakeem Jeffries is speaking at a podium during a press conference on Capitol Hill
Government Accountability
Insurance
Public Health

U.S. House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise.

3 months ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks to the crowd at a reelection campaign rally in North Philly.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro officially launches reelection campaign

The governor starts his campaign with a record fundraising advantage in the likely faceoff against the popular state treasurer in November.

3 months ago

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An Avelo Airlines plan at an airport
Delaware
Immigration

Avelo ends ICE flights as Delaware lawmakers seek transparency on companies profiting from deportations

Avelo denies it ever had a contract to help deport immigrants. But flight tracker data shows it operated deportation flights.

3 months ago

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 general election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Chester, Pa.
Elections
Pennsylvania

Chester County poll book error investigation is complete, but findings won’t be released until later

Chester County officials are reviewing the report and will release it to the public at the county Board of Elections meeting on Jan. 27.

3 months ago

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., second from right, is joined by from left: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., during a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Studio 2
National
Politics

The political fight for 2026

While Venezuela dominates the agenda on Capitol Hill this week, the midterms are fast approaching – key primaries are just months away. This and more in our roundtable.

Air Date: January 7, 2026 12:00 pm

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A crooked sign points people to the Hudson County Correctional Center
Health Care
Incarceration
Mental Health
New Jersey

Several deaths at New Jersey county jail led authorities to change the health care provider. Some question whether it will help

While some are blaming a medical provider that was illegally contracted, their replacement was the subject of similar criticisms and accusations in the past.

3 months ago

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Office building
Government
New Jersey

Pemberton Township to select new mayor at Wednesday meeting

Jack Tompkins resigned on the day his liability insurance coverage would’ve ended. Township Council will pick from three names.

3 months ago

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Delaware
Law

Delaware bill would decriminalize smoking marijuana in public

Smoking marijuana in public can lead to a criminal charge and up to five days in prison. The proposal would make it a civil violation subject to a fine.

3 months ago

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Delaware County Councilmember Richard Womack gets sworn in
Government
Pennsylvania

Richard Womack named chair of Delaware County Council, Christine Reuther elected vice chair

Councilmember Richard Womack will serve as chair and Councilmember Christine Reuther will serve as vice chair of Delco Council.

3 months ago

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