Politics & Policy
Five takeaways from Mayor Kenney’s Radio Times interview
On Monday morning, Mayor Jim Kenney stopped by WHYY for a wide-ranging conversation with RadioTimes host Marty Moss-Coane.
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N.J. legislative committees vote to legalize marijuana
The Garden State has moved one step closer to legalizing the personal use of marijuana, following votes by two key legislative committees.
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Murphy pressures top N.J. Democrats to pass $15 minimum wage hike
A phased increase to the state's hourly wage would fulfill one of Murphy's major campaign promises.
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Another Shore town proposes ‘no wake’ zone for flooded streets
A Cape May county municipality is seeking to adopt a "no wake" ordinance to protect homes during flooding.
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The political news didn’t stop over Thanksgiving. Here’s what you missed
Here's a quick primer on some of news you've missed since the holiday.
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The last midterm: Mississippi’s William Faulkner election
William Faulkner, the bard of segregated Mississippi, once wrote: "The past is never dead. It's not even past."
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Guests: Jim Kenney Today Marty sits down with Philadelphia Mayor ...
Air Date: November 26, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Voter turnout booms in ‘burbs, Philadelphia
We look at voter turnout in Southeast Pennsylvania...big numbahs.
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Why are so many election ballots confusing?
These designs do more than irk usability experts. They can cause voters to make real mistakes.
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White House asks Supreme Court to fast-track ruling on transgender military ban
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Friday to bypass lower courts and rule quickly on its ban of most transgender military members.
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EU endorses Brexit deal and warns: there’s no better offer
European Union leaders on Sunday sealed a divorce deal with Britain.
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Memos to nobody: Inside the work of a neglected fed agency
Mark Robbins gets to work at 8:15 each morning and unlocks the door to his office suite. He switches on the lights and the TV news, brews ...
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Philly campaign contribution limits questioned
Mayoral candidate Alan Butkovitz questions city contribution limits, ethics chief responds.
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Oil prices hit a new low. Here’s why that might be a bad thing
The cost of a barrel dropped below $60, a decrease of more than 20 percent from its peak last month.
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The U.K. economy is growing — but its energy use is shrinking
In the global fight against climate change, the United Kingdom has quietly notched an unusual — and somewhat mystifying — victory.
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