Politics & Policy
Carney signs bill requiring guns to be stored safely away from children
The governor signed a law requiring safe firearm storage. Anyone who intentionally or recklessly leaves loaded guns in reach of children can be charged.
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Sexual harassment probe puts Daylin Leach at odds with Democratic leaders
State Sen. Daylin Leach says he’s been cleared of wrongdoing in a probe of sexual harassment allegations. Party leadership maintains that he should resign.
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Pence touts trade pact benefits in Pennsylvania stop
Vice President Mike Pence toured York-based JLS Automation, a robotics maker in Pennsylvania and urged Congress to pass a new trade pact with Canada and Mexico.
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Are we worthy inheritors of what the D-Day fighters bequeathed us?
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What drives low voter turnout in Philly’s hard-hit neighborhoods?
In the municipal primary last month, the Philadelphia neighborhood with one of the most hotly contested races saw the second-lowest turnout in the entire city.
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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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