Politics & Policy
Pennsylvania AG, Philly police commissioner criticize conceal-carry bill in Congress
The legislation would authorize a gun owner with a permit from any state to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the United States.
6 years ago
New Jersey may criminalize flying your drone while drunk
6 years ago
N.J. lawmaker wants transparency on settling workplace harassment cases
Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg says keeping sexual harassment settlements secret allows perpetrators to continue abusive behavior.
6 years ago
Blue states targeted under GOP tax bill may wage court battle
6 years ago
Listen 5:01Private New Jersey beach fears state will seize its business
6 years ago
Why are Republicans so insistent on this legislation? Because the second part of their strategy is to reverse long-established policies that benefit the poor and middle-class.
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A Trump lawyer invokes the divine right of Trump
The Trump lawyer argues that presidents are not subject to the rule of law that governs mere mortals. The Supreme Court disagrees (as do many GOP lawmakers).
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Pa. lawmakers start weighing child welfare reforms
In September, a report from the state auditor general's office declared Pennsylvania's child welfare system "broken." Now, lawmakers have begun considering how to improve it.
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Abortion restriction bill picks up traction in Pa. House
A bill narrowing the window to get an abortion in Pennsylvania could be on a fast track to Governor Tom Wolf’s desk sometime soon.
6 years ago
Poll: Trump’s opposition firmer than his support
As a candidate, President Trump once joked, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any voters."
6 years ago
Flynn, and the latest on the Mueller investigation
Air Date: December 5, 2017
Listen 48:59N.J. nuclear plant operator seeking state subsidy
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Plan targeting bullet-proof barriers at Philly stop and gos fiercely opposed, pushed back
“Our safety is in your hands, our lives are in your hands,” said Adam Xu, chairman of Asian American Licensed Beverage Association.
6 years ago
Meehan seeking tax legislation changes on energy credits, medical deductions
U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan expects to vote for the Republican tax overhaul, but he wants changes to encourage clean energy investment and preserve deductions for medical expenses.
6 years ago
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