Politics & Policy
Murphy chief counsel says he followed rules in keeping rape allegation from governor
Matt Platkin told N.J. lawmakers he didn't inform Gov. Phil Murphy about the assault claim because he thought Equal Employment Opportunity rules required confidentiality.
5 years ago
Trump unveils ambitious missile defense plans
Critics were quick to point out that meeting this goal would cost many billions of dollars.
5 years ago
Congress to probe report Trump told lawyer Cohen to lie
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said in a statement Friday that "any suggestion — from any source — that the President counseled Michael Cohen to lie is categorically false."
5 years ago
Blondell Reynolds Brown to step down from City Council
Reynolds Brown will not seek re-election in the Democratic primary in May.
5 years ago
How strong is the Islamic State in Syria?
The extremist group is still believed to have thousands of fighters who have gone underground.
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Camden officials bristle at Murphy’s critique of N.J. tax incentives
After governor slams lax oversight of the tax break program, saying the money could have been better spent elsewhere, Camden officials point to how it's improved the city.
5 years ago
Listen 3:56New Jersey governor, lawmakers reach deal on $15 minimum wage
New Jersey lawmakers have reached a deal to raise the current rate from $8.85 to $10 by July 1, then increasing it by $1 a year until reaching $15 in 2024.
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Philly controller questions tax assessments; finance director points to improvement
In a new report, Philadelphia's controller criticizes method for calculating property tax assessments. But the finance chief defends the system and notes improvements.
5 years ago
Carney calls for boosting education funding, early voting in State of the State
Delaware Gov. John Carney called for increased education spending and improved access for voters in his second State of the State address.
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Philly judge makes $135,000 gaming city land sales
A judge played the city’s land sale process to flip a publicly owned lot for a windfall, again calling into question city’s process for appraising and selling its land.
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Murphy calls for returning right to vote to felons on probation or parole
In State of State address, governor comes out publicly for controversial reform and seeks other ways to expand right to vote.
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Congressman who worked on Trump’s Pa. campaign is resigning
Tom Marino, a five-term Republican congressman who helped steer Donald Trump's successful presidential campaign in Pennsylvania, said Thursday that he is resigning.
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Court blocks Trump administration’s effort to add citizenship question to the census
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Listen 13:29Industrial hemp could become common sight in Pa. once again
A new federal farm bill passed late last year removed hemp from the list of controlled substances, which means the crop could once again become a familiar sight.
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Delaware equal rights amendment gets final approval
A proposed amendment to Delaware's constitution guaranteeing equal rights based on sex has won final legislative approval.
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