Politics & Policy
Jeff Bartos, politically-connected developer and former lt. gov. candidate, running for U.S. Senate
Bartos entered the political spotlight as a lieutenant governor candidate, and more recently co-founded a company that gives grants to small businesses.
3 years ago
House poised to pass Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Tuesday
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are opposed.
3 years ago
A push to teach gamblers which sport betting sites are legal
Conscious Gaming began state-specific campaigns in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where research shows many customers are confused about what is a legal gambling site.
3 years ago
Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage
The $1.9 trillion bill approved Saturday carries direct payments of up to $1,400 for most Americans, extended emergency unemployment benefits and spending for vaccines.
3 years ago
Senate passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Saturday, securing additional aid for American families, workers and businesses.
3 years ago
Report: Camden Mayor Frank Moran to resign
Moran, a Democrat, was elected in 2017 and would be leaving his post months before the end of his first term.
3 years ago
Gov. Tom Wolf: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ in virus fight
Gov. Tom Wolf said that it has been a tough and trying year, but there is hope and a light at the end of the tunnel with the growing availability of vaccines.
3 years ago
Minimum wage hike falls short as Senate debates virus bill
Under the compromise, those payments — payable on top of regular state benefits — would be reduced to $300, but run an extra month through September.
3 years ago
Philly state lawmaker Sharif Street considering running for U.S. Senate
Sharif Street, 46, was elected to his second term in the state Senate last year. He will start an exploratory committee next month to start the formal process.
3 years ago
Recreational marijuana is legal in N.J. What happens now?
Many aspects, from the legal market to the implications for policing to the expungement of past convictions, remain hazy. Here’s what we know.
3 years ago
Listen 4:15Senate begins considering Democrats’ $1.9T virus relief bill
Democrats have made 11th-hour changes in the measure aimed at ensuring they can pull President Joe Biden’s top legislative priority through the precariously divided chamber.
3 years ago
Police request 60-day extension of National Guard at US Capitol
The request underscores the continuing concerns about security and the potential for violence at the Capitol, two months after rioters stormed the building.
3 years ago
House approves police reform bill named after George Floyd
The bill, which would ban chokeholds and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, will now advance to the Senate.
3 years ago
Biden’s immigration policies take shape
Marty and a panel of guests will discuss the changes that President Biden has made to the immigration system since taking office and how they compare to his campaign promises.
Air Date: March 4, 2021
Listen 49:28House approves major election reform and voting rights bill
The "For the People Act" would dramatically overhaul the U.S. voting system and seek to limit the amount of dark money in politics.
3 years ago