Politics & Policy
New Jersey may start a confidential sickle cell trait registry
The New Jersey Legislature is considering creating a confidential registry of newborns diagnosed with sickle cell trait.
8 years ago
Is the March 5 DACA deadline meaningful anymore?
When it comes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program and Congress, no one seems to know what comes next.
8 years ago
With federal ACA mandate ending, N.J. considers requiring residents to buy insurance
'Having everyone, as many people in insurance as possible, makes it more affordable for everyone,' bill sponsor says.
8 years ago
Atlantic City mayor blasts Gov. Murphy’s special counsel hire, calling it ‘overkill’
Gov. Phil Murphy hired attorney Jim Johnson to lead the South Jersey gambling mecca out of state control.
8 years ago
As an American tragedy unfolds, Russian agents sow discord online
As the news broke of a school shooting in Parkland, Fla., hundreds of twitter accounts believed to be under Russian sway pivoted.
8 years ago
Worthless words from the gun lobby’s top lapdog
Could there possibly be a president more unfit to soothe us after a school slaughter than a wholly owned subsidiary of the NRA?
8 years ago
Netanyahu lobbied the U.S. for ‘Fight Club’ producer Milchan but denies bribes
Netanyahu denied he did Milchan a single favor — except for one.
8 years ago
Wary of legalizing recreational pot, two N.J. lawmakers propose decriminalization
Gov. Phil Murphy supports legalization, and the Legislature is expected to consider a bill to do so in the spring.
8 years ago
Court will now decide fate of Pa. congressional map — as Wolf, Republicans can’t find compromise
The Pa. Supreme Court will now decide the shape of the state’s 18 congressional districts, as Democratic ...
8 years ago
Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales
'Stop-and-go' owners still fearful over possibility of losing safety glass as Philly begins process for handing out new restaurant licenses.
8 years ago
Midnight deadline looms for new Pennsylvania congressional maps
Competing proposals to redraw Pennsylvania’s congressional districts in a high-stakes gerrymandering case are rolling in ahead o ...
8 years ago
Listen 3:29Instead of safe-injection site, Philly official proposes different approach to opioid crisis
Councilwoman Cindy Bass says city may be exposed to an array of liability issues if it goes through with its plan.
8 years ago
Philadelphia DA drops 50 marijuana-possession cases
Most people caught in the city with small amounts of marijuana receive citations, but some are still being charged with misdemeanors.
8 years ago
NJ Transit to put more trains in service to reduce overcrowding
New Jersey Transit has been 37 train cars short of the number needed for full daily service, so the state is taking steps to fill in the gap.
8 years ago
Senate fails to advance any immigration proposals
Senators scrambled behind the scenes to try to rally support for a bipartisan compromise on Wednesday.
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