Politics & Policy
The Poor People’s Campaign is back in Harrisburg with a long list of demands
The Poor People's Campaign, a loose coalition of political process reformers, social safety net supporters, racial justice advocates and many others made a stop in Harrisburg.
5 years ago
Shifting hopes as Republicans, Democrats wait for Mueller
Barring an eleventh-hour surprise, Trump and his allies are starting to see the investigation as something potentially very different: a political opportunity.
5 years ago
Delaware lawmakers move closer to ban sale of cigarettes to people under 21
The legislation also prohibits the sale of tobacco substitutes, such as e-cigarettes, to those under 21.
5 years ago
Alan Krueger, noted Princeton economist who served Obama, has died
The economist took his own life during the weekend, according to a separate statement from Krueger's family that the university released.
5 years ago
New Jersey becomes second state to ban cashless businesses
The law is an attempt to ensure that consumers without credit cards can participate in the economy.
5 years ago
Beto O’Rourke makes early impression in Pennsylvania visit
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is making an early impression in Pennsylvania, a late-voting state that may yet play a role in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary.
5 years ago
Dark-money bill advances, sans requirement for retroactive reporting
Is New Jersey actually close to legislation that would require all groups that engage in electioneering and lobbying disclose major donors?
5 years ago
Pa. House moves Janus-enforcing bill, but a veto likely looms
State House Republicans are trying again to pass a bill that would require union employers to let new hires know they can opt out of collective bargaining.
5 years ago
Garden State weed: Why N.J.’s marijuana black market could live on even if it legalizes
New Jersey is poised to become the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana. Here's why the black market could still thrive.
Air Date: March 19, 2019
Listen 14:07Williams: ‘Dirty,’ ‘dangerous’ Philly needs new leadership
Calling Philadelphia a ‘dirty’ and ‘dangerous’ city, West Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams kicks off mayoral campaign against incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney.
5 years ago
N.J. Legislature moves one step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana
Two key committees in the N.J. Legislature have approved bills to legalize recreational marijuana and allow past offenders to expunge their criminal records.
5 years ago
Democrats call for investigation into pro-Trump former owner of massage parlors
Democrats want to know the extent to which Yang or her businesses have been investigated by the FBI or state authorities for human trafficking or other violations of the law.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania lawmaker facing sex assault claim quits House
A western Pennsylvania state lawmaker has resigned two months after being stripped of a chairmanship following allegations that he had sex with an incapacitated woman.
5 years ago
The provocative millionaire’s tax: Its potential (and past) in N.J.
Gov. Phil Murphy’s determination to try again for a true millionaire’s tax could make budget negotiations with fellow Democrats difficult.
5 years ago
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg (who?!) elevates our civic discourse
"Mayor Pete" from South Bend, Indiana, is a welcome addition to the swelling Democratic roster.
5 years ago