Politics & Policy
As June 30 deadline looms, Murphy releases plan to reform EDA tax incentives
Murphy called for the current programs to be reformed after a major audit raised troubling concerns about the Economic Development Authority’s ability to administer them.
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Philly cops face scrutiny for offensive Facebook posts
A recent report collected racist and violent posts made by more than 300 Philadelphia police officers, and the department has launched an internal investigation.
Air Date: June 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:11Marijuana legalization bill clears Delaware House committee
A Delaware House committee voted to release a bill to legalize recreational marijuana to the full House after two hours of passionate testimony.
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Dem rivals rebuke Biden for not backing abortion rule repeal
Joe Biden is under fire from his Democratic presidential rivals and women's rights advocates for his defense of a decades-old ban on federal money paying for abortions.
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Lawsuit over Pa. absentee voting claims early deadline is unconstitutional
Voters are suing Pa. over the state’s absentee ballot deadline, which is the earliest in the country. On Wednesday, lawyers presented their first arguments.
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‘Water warriors’ in Del. demand funding for clean water projects
Self-proclaimed “water warriors” rallied outside Legislative Hall in Dover in support of legislation that would fund steps to protect the state’s water.
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Few surprises in N.J. primary election. Analysts say general will be more of the same
A Republican Assemblyman from Burlington County is the only incumbent to lose in Tuesday’s primary. Observers don’t expect many tight races in November.
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2019 New Jersey primary election results
Check here for live results for the New Jersey primary election.
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Opponents hope New Jersey scuttles gas pipeline to New York
New Jersey environmental officials are due to decide Wednesday on several permits for the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline.
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Philly’s Immigrant Heritage Month begins with new sculpture at LOVE Park
Philadelphia kicks off a month-long celebration of welcoming immigrants.
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Joe Biden’s $5T climate plan: Net zero emissions by 2050
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pitching a $5 trillion-plus climate proposal that he says would lead the U.S. to net zero emission of carbon pollution by 2050.
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Democrats in N.J. swing districts are split on impeachment; voters are wary
Democrats won the House of Representatives during the 2018 elections in places like New Jersey's 3rd and 7th Congressional districts, both of which flipped from red to blue.
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Some Pa. Republicans want to tie future lawmakers’ hands to limit spending
As budget negotiations heat up, Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking to change the state's fiscal process in years to come.
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N.J. freezes Holtec's $260 million tax break pending investigation
Officials took the action after a report last month from WNYC and ProPublica about an inaccuracy in a sworn certification submitted by Holtec CEO Kris Singh.
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Report: FCC overstates broadband availability in Pa., FCC disagrees
The report found median speeds for most of Pennsylvania didn’t meet the definition for broadband.
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