Politics & Policy
Without a budget deal, N.J. creeping closer to shutdown
In event of a shutdown, most New Jersey beaches will remain open
8 years ago
Barletta plans to campaign for U.S. Senate on repeal of Roe v. Wade
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta says he hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, and he'll campaign on the issue against incumbent Bob Casey.
8 years ago
Philly OKs building code to modernize construction, address climate change
The city is one of the first on the East Coast to implement the 2018 International Building Code
8 years ago
President Trump set to meet with Russia’s Putin on July 16
The meeting will follow a NATO summit in Brussels on July 11.
8 years ago
Pa. gradually laying out structure for legal sports betting
Lawmakers legalized the gambling expansion last year, but it wasn't permitted under federal law until a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month.
8 years ago
When will apathetic Democrats ever learn that the Supreme Court is issue #1?
My advice to Democrats — which I’ve offered for free since the dawn of this century — is that they pound this mantra into their ...
8 years ago
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Philadelphia’s District Attorney Larry Krasner has garnered a lot of attention since assuming office in January, not just locally but nationally as well.
Air Date: June 28, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Delaware marijuana legalization fails by four votes in House
Recreational marijuana advocates could not attract the 25 votes needed for passage. The tally was 21-15 in favor of legalization, but five House Democrats abstained.
8 years ago
Digital parking meter plan up for a vote in N.J.
The digital parking meters alert enforcement officers about any violation so they can ticket the offending vehicle.
8 years ago
Hoping to avert N.J. shutdown, Murphy and lawmakers haggle over budget plan
Without a budget deal by midnight Saturday, there could be a government shutdown that would close state parks and beaches ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
8 years ago
Island Beach State Park to close if N.J. government shuts down
For the second year in a row, state beaches and parks will close if New Jersey lawmakers don't pass a budget by June 30.
8 years ago
Guests: Tom Scocca, Sarah Sobieraj Since the disrupted dining experiences of a few Trump administration officials ...
Air Date: June 27, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Trump swims in red ink that Republicans used to care about
Today, my travel logistics require me to “keep it tight” (as my editors used to say). That’s fine, because ...
8 years ago
States aim to halt sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities
In Pa., legislation passed the state House of Representatives earlier this month that would make it easier for people with intellectual disabilities to testify in court.
8 years ago
Governor, lawmakers inching toward New Jersey budget deal
Gov. Phil Murphy says all options are on the table — including a state government shutdown if a budget is not enacted by the Saturday deadline.
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