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Elections
New Jersey
Politics

Race to watch: Kim faces GOP challenger Healey in N.J.’s redrawn 3rd district

Incumbent Andy Kim may be running in a redrawn district friendlier to Democrats, but GOP challenger Bob Healey is making his case for a change.

4 years ago

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Crime
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Pa. Republicans try to make Philadelphia crime a central campaign issue — even outside of the city

The jarring campaign ads are meant to evoke an emotional response, but for some, the commercials fall flat and harm communities impacted by crime.

4 years ago

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Environment
Government
Public Safety

EPA to consider expanded list of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for regulatory plans

PFAS are linked to health impacts, including some cancers, and have shown up in water, soil and air.

4 years ago

Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter (D-Passaic) speaks at a press conference outside Paterson City Hall on Nov 3, 2022. The NAACP hosted press conference to denounce political sent to New Jersey residents by the right-wing nonprofit American First Legal. (Courtesy of Assemblywoman Sumter)
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Democrats denounce ‘racist’ flyers sent to N.J. homes, Republican candidate pushes back

The flyers appear to be from a right-wing nonprofit helmed by former Trump administration aide, Stephen Miller.

4 years ago

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Energy
Environment
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Wolf signs hastily passed $2 billion tax package that encourages natural gas production in Pa.

Despite the size of the package, lawmakers introduced and passed the bill in just a few hours with no public hearings.

4 years ago

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Radio Times
Elections

Election security and the threats to it

Tensions are high as we near election day with dangerous political rhetoric and conspiracy theories swirling. Can our election system withstand the pressure?

Air Date: November 3, 2022 12:00 am

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Business
Government
New Jersey
Technology

New Jersey Legislature moves to make state’s cryptocurrency rules ‘industry-friendly’

The State General Assembly recently passed a package that would establish regulations for digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technologies.

4 years ago

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Elections
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Politics

‘Our patients will suffer’: Pa. doctors and elected officials criticize Oz’s abortion comments

In response to a question, Oz said that he is opposed to federally protecting abortion and that he wants “local political leaders” to decide on policy.

4 years ago

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Delaware
Elections
Politics

‘So convenient’: Delaware’s first crack at early in-person voting is attracting 5,000 people a day

Delaware is one of the last states to let voters vote early in person. Among Delawareans who cast their ballot early this year: President Joe Biden.

4 years ago

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NPR
Elections
Government
National
Politics
Public Safety

Concerns of violence grow as Election Day nears

Researchers say the days following the election may pose a greater risk of violence than Election Day itself, particularly in locations where vote counting drags on.

4 years ago

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Elections
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Who’s behind those ‘Stop the Racists’ signs all over Philly?

A disclaimer at the bottom, required on political signage, reads “Paid for by Philadelphia Votes.” The organization name doesn’t show up as an officially registered PAC.

4 years ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania

Doug Mastriano’s proposed voter roll purge addresses a non-existent problem and targets vulnerable voters, experts say

Voter purges historically harm communities of color, and Pennsylvania's voter rolls are already "rigorously" maintained.

4 years ago

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Elections
National

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

Another campaign would be a remarkable turn for any former president, much less one who made history as the first to be impeached twice.

4 years ago

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Elections
Government
New Jersey

Race to watch: Beyond the party flip, who better represents N.J.’s 2nd Congressional District?

Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s 2019 party flip from Democrat to Republican has drawn criticism. But his challenger, Tim Alexander, says that’s not the motivation behind his campaign.

4 years ago

First lady Jill Biden gestures in support of the Philadelphia Phillies as she and President Joe Biden walk on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Washington. The Bidens are returning to Washington after spending the weekend at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Government
Philadelphia
Sports

Biden barbs ‘virulent’ Phillies fans during World Series

Biden took his own playful swing at Philly's infamously ornery sports fans — including one real close to home.

4 years ago

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