Politics & Policy
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg (who?!) elevates our civic discourse
"Mayor Pete" from South Bend, Indiana, is a welcome addition to the swelling Democratic roster.
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In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.
Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Federally approved Real ID driver’s licenses are now available in Pa.
Pennsylvania has beat the federal deadline to make available the new Real ID driver's licenses.
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Pa. rejected twice as many absentee ballots in 2018
The majority of absentee ballots are rejected in Pennsylvania for lateness, and the rejection rate is increasing.
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Is Jane Sanders the most powerful woman not running in 2020?
Jane Sanders remains his closest adviser, making her perhaps the most influential woman in the 2020 campaign who isn't a candidate.
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UK leader to lawmakers: Back my deal or face lengthy delay
Theresa May also cautioned that if lawmakers failed to back her deal before Thursday's European Council summit, "we will not leave the EU for many months, if ever."
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Gillibrand in 2020 Democratic race as full-fledged candidate
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand formally joined the 2020 White House race on Sunday and previewed the hard line she will take against President Donald Trump.
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New U.S. military budget focused on China despite border talk
The $25 billion the Pentagon is proposing to spend on nuclear weapons in 2020, for example, is meant in part to stay ahead of China's nuclear arsenal.
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Biden’s slip of the tongue shows increased likelihood of presidential run
Some national polls already show the former vice president as a favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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