Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers are considering a mandate that prescription opioids carry a warning of addiction. It’s the latest effort by the state to contain an epidemic of fatal overdoses.

Kenney’s political committee, Kenney for Philadelphia, has paid Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad $95,000 for “consulting services” since 2017.

A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.

The FBI recently warned that white extremist violence is a "persistent and pervasive threat" in America.

A Congressional hearing near Pittsburgh Friday highlighted the plight of the nuclear industry, which has struggled to compete against cheap natural gas and renewables.

The Medical Society of New Jersey has charted a middle-of-the-road course in dealing with the controversial new law.

Facebook users and the state GOP chairman are chastising Rep. Brian Sims for an 8-minute video he posted that shows him peppering the woman with questions and criticism.

Mnuchin told Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., in a Monday letter that the panel's request "lacks a legitimate legislative purpose."

A campaign to organize parking industry workers scored a win when two bills regulating industry labor practices passed unanimously.

Hundreds of people attended a Second Amendment rally in the Pennsylvania state Capitol.

New Jersey wasn’t one of the 21 states whose electoral systems were targeted by Russian hackers in 2016, but it has weaknesses at both the state and county level.

Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker is proposing that all gun owners be licensed by the federal government, which would include an interview and safety training.

A second super PAC supporting Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has emerged in a mayor’s race in which all TV advertising is from independent groups

This brass-knuckled president is veritably daring Congress to impeach him.

First, Philadelphia's new recycling plan, which no longer includes incineration. Then, environmental news from N.J. Lastly, we discuss the judicial elections in Philadelphia.