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File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Health Care
New Jersey

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

Demonstrators protest the lack of a deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which includes so-called DREAMers, last month outside of Federal Plaza in New York City. There is still no deal. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
NPR
Immigration
National

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

At a health center in Trenton, Rachael Richardson, (left), helps Louis Peters to sign-up for a new health insurance plan (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Business
Health Care
New Jersey

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

A survey by Search Institute says 14% of city youngsters are thriving, 39% have the tools needed to succeed, 37% are vulnerable and 10% are challenged or fragile (Wayne Parry/AP Photo, file)
Economy
New Jersey

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

People gather for a memorial one day after the deadly shooting in Parkland, Fla. Experts warn that Russians are exploiting the tragedy on social media. (Carolyn Cole/LA Times via Getty Images)
NPR
International
Technology

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

President Donald Trump
National Interest

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

Movie producer Arnon Milchan accepts the Legacy of Citizens Lifetime Achievement award at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the state of Israel in Los Angeles on Sept. 18, 2008. (Matt Sayles/AP)
NPR
International
Media
Religion

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

(Brennan Linsley/AP Photo, file)
Law
New Jersey

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

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
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Pennsylvania
Politics

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

After opening a sliding plexiglass door, Nasifa Erwin pours a shot for a customer at Olney Steak and Beer on North Broad Street.
Business
Philadelphia

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

A man walks down a hall toward the light of the Capitol rotunda, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Pennsylvania

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

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Philadelphia Councilwoman Cindy Bass outlined concerns about the city's plan for a safe-injection site for drug users. She says it would expose the city to liability officials have not fully considered. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Philadelphia

Instead 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

(From right) Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Philadelphia Department of Health commissioner Dr. Tom Farley, AIM’s Carol Rostucher, and 7th District City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Addiction
Policing
Politics

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

An NJ Transit train approaches the New Brunswick train station. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New Jersey
Transportation

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

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, arrives at the Capitol in Washington, in a photo from September.
NPR
Immigration

Senate fails to advance any immigration proposals

Senators scrambled behind the scenes to try to rally support for a bipartisan compromise on Wednesday.

8 years ago

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