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Politics & Policy

Rep. Joe Kennedy, D-Mass., will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday.
NPR

Democrats turn to a Kennedy for rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union Address

Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III, seen as a rising political star with a famous last name, will deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday.

8 years ago

Kansas billionaire businessman Phil Ruffin, left, poses with Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn, and Donald Trump, right, Tuesday, July 12, 2005 in Las Vegas.
National Interest

So much Wynning! Will Republicans give back the money?

Before the Steve Wynn brouhaha fades from memory, we need to note this classic case of Republican hypocrisy.

8 years ago

In this undated image provided by the New York City Health Department, a graphic warning New York city consumers of high salt content in foods required on menus at many fast-food and chain restaurants is shown. New York City plans to start enforcing a first-of-its-kind requirement for warning icons on salty chain restaurant foods on June 6, 2016, after getting an appeals court's go-ahead to start issuing fines. (Antonio D'Angelo/New York City Health Department via AP)
Philadelphia

Philly might require chain restaurant menus to note sodium content

City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown says it's a matter of showing people just what's inside the fast food they are consuming.

8 years ago

The Upper Tularik Floodplain in the Bristol Bay watershed in Alaska is the site of a fight over a proposed mining project has dragged on for years.
NPR
Energy
Environment
National

In reversal, EPA suspends Alaska mining proposal to preserve watershed protections

EPA said it was suspending its effort to withdraw proposed protections for a southwest Alaska watershed to make room for a new mine.

8 years ago

Workers remove leaves as nectarines get sorted for packaging
Business
Environment
New Jersey

N.J. farm workers may not be eligible for $15 minimum wage

New Jersey could join dozens of other states with a minimum wage carve-out for farm workers.

8 years ago

The recess yard at Kipp Cooper Norcross Academy in Camden. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Kids
New Jersey

New Jersey lawmaker wants to mandate recess through fifth grade

Recess is good for kids, said Marybeth Beichert with the New Jersey Education Association during a hearing on the measure.

8 years ago

Capitol Building, Harrisburg. (Kevin McCorry/WHYY)
Elections
Pennsylvania

Republicans seeing lion’s share of turnover in Pa. Legislature

The party that has wielded broad power in the General Assembly in recent years looks to also have far more open seats to defend in 2018.

8 years ago

State Impact
NewsWorks Tonight
Energy

Mariner East 2: Texts raise questions about Wolf administration role in permitting process

8 years ago

At the Trenton YMCA, Governor Murphy announces plans to reverse Christie concealed handgun carry rules  (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
New Jersey

New Jersey raises bar to get concealed gun permits

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said private citizens who want to get a handgun carry permit should have to demonstrate a specific threat to their life.

8 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants towns to be able to establish charitable funds that pay for local services. Homeowners would get credits on their property tax bills for any amount they donate. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Business

New Jersey joins N.Y., Conn. in suing feds over GOP tax overhaul

The three are teaming up to take the Trump administration to court over the federal tax plan that's expected to cost taxpayers in their states billions of dollars.

8 years ago

President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
National Interest

Obstruction of justice again: Trump’s intended Mueller massacre

The tinpot autocrat is his own worst enemy, and we at least should be thankful for that.

8 years ago

Special counsel Robert Mueller at the Capitol in June. The New York Times reports President Trump intended to fire him that month but was dissuaded by White House Counsel Don McGahn.
NPR
National

Trump intended to fire Special Counsel Mueller in June, ‘New York Times’ says

White House counsel Don McGahn refused and threatened to quit himself if the president went ahead, according to an explosive report in The New York Times.

8 years ago

Rachel Reddick is seeking the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's  8th Congressional district (rachelreddick.com).
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Elections
Military
Pennsylvania

Women in uniform emerge on suburban Philly ballots

In all three of the suburban Congressional races in the Philly suburbs, the Democratic field includes a woman with a military or national security background.

8 years ago

U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan will not seek a fifth term in Congress. (AP file photo)
Pennsylvania
Politics

Meehan won’t seek re-election after furor over payment to aide claiming harassment

The Delaware County Republican is the fifth member of Congress to resign or abandon re-election amid a national reckoning over sexual misconduct in the workplace.

8 years ago

 Holtec International built a manufacturing facility in Camden, New Jersey, thanks to a $260 million tax break made possible by the state's Economic Opportunity Act.  (Emma Lee/WHYY, file)
NewsWorks Tonight
Business
New Jersey

New Jersey rethinks how it lures companies

Gov. Phil Murphy is bringing in an outsider to establish a “new culture” at the state Economic Development Authority.

8 years ago

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