Politics & Policy
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:17Wolf 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.
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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
Listen 49:15New 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.
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‘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
‘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.
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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
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.
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Voter purges historically harm communities of color, and Pennsylvania's voter rolls are already "rigorously" maintained.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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