
Politics & Policy
Pennsylvania gives millions of dollars meant for road and bridge repairs to the State Police each year. Lawmakers are weighing how to end those transfers.
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‘The process is rolling’: Delaware takes 3rd look at procuring offshore wind power
A 2008 contract that would have made Delaware a pioneer in offshore wind evaporated. A 2018 study cited high costs, but a new law has the state pursuing the notion again.
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Listen 1:54Pa.’s Democratic-controlled House passed 2 gun safety laws. Now it’s in the Senate’s hands
A panel of experts led by Pa. House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford discussed gun policies at Villanova University Monday.
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Ask Governor Murphy: Oliver’s successor, wind energy, and tacos?
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will answer your questions at 7 p.m. Tuesday during “Ask Governor Murphy.”
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David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut
As Republicans aim to gain the one seat they need to retake the Senate in next year’s elections, McCormick is a top recruit.
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Pa. state senator would like to see a page taken from his father’s playbook on crime prevention
State Senator Sharif Street would like to see his father, Mayor John Street’s, Safe Streets initiative come back to town.
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As Assembly speaker, Sheila Oliver helped Steve Sweeney become Senate president
A political turf war created an “odd couple situation” between the South Jersey conservative and Essex County liberal, but they got things done for the state.
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Abington Township approves Economic Development Corporation to revitalize business districts
Officials said the new Economic Development Corporation will revitalize run-down main streets, attract new employers, and support existing small businesses.
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New Jerseyans remember Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver as a ‘passionate’ and ‘genuine’ leader
Mourners pay respects to a trailblazing politician at the State House in Trenton. Thursday was day one of a three-day celebration of life.
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Iran moves American prisoners to house arrest as a step in a swap for their release
The move comes amid the outlines of a deal after diplomacy between U.S. and Iran via mediators — but nothing is final.
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Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs money is in limbo despite Shapiro’s budget signature
The popular home repairs program is on a list of spending initiatives a state budget official has said need additional legislation.
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Listen 1:19Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology
Senior administration officials say the effort stemmed from national security goals, rather than economic interests.
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Utah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant
The shooting is under review by the FBI.
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Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ are unlikely to face consequences. Here’s what they’re up to.
Some serve as leaders of Pa.’s Republican party, or have influence in local and national politics.
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How many voters does it take to make a majority? Why Ohio’s Issue 1 is controversial
Issue 1 would make it harder to pass future constitutional amendments and will make it next to impossible for citizens and groups to get amendments to the ballot at all.
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