Politics & Policy
New Jersey’s new governor says his state will rejoin climate change pact
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order directing the state to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas I ...
8 years ago
Casey to support abortion limits in U.S. Senate vote
The measure bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — with exceptions for cases of rape or incest or when continuing the pregnancy would put a woman’s life at risk.
8 years ago
FEMA to end food and water aid for Puerto Rico
The decision to end the delivery of aid is part of the agency's broader plan to transition away from the emergency response phase of its work on the island.
8 years ago
State lawmaker Vitali to run for Meehan congressional seat
Pennsylvania state Rep. Greg Vitali is the 7th Democrat to announce a run for U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan's congressional seat.
8 years ago
FBI deputy director leaving post ahead of planned retirement
McCabe had been widely expected to retire upon his eligibility date, but his departure from the FBI's No. 2 slot is effective Monday.
8 years ago
N.J. Congressman Frelinghuysen calling it quits after 12 terms
The moderate Republican joins a growing exodus of GOP veterans who are heading for the exits.
8 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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