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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has decided to let the school code bill become law without his signature. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
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Wolf approves most of Pa. Legislature-backed revenue plan

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed the majority of the revenue plan passed by the Legislature last week — four months past the deadline.

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With attack ad, Guadagno makes illegal immigration top issue in final days of N.J. governor’s race

Lagging in the polls, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, a Republican, rolled out a tough-on-illegal-immigration TV ad many viewed as a departure from her moderate conservative persona.

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Pa. revamps policy for casino payments to host communities as it expands gambling opportunities

Changes to the local share tax come after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional last year.

8 years ago

Republican nominee Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, right, answers a question during a gubernatorial debate against Democratic nominee Phil Murphy at William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J.  (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, pool)
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Gender
New Jersey

Gender gap in New Jersey voter preferences benefits Democrat in governor's race

Republican Kim Guadagno is hoping to be the second woman elected governor of New Jersey, but female voters are showing more support for Democrat Phil Murphy.

8 years ago

In this file photo, Sen. Bob Menendez talk to reporters as he arrives to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J., (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Law
New Jersey

Menendez judge denies defense mistrial motion

Menendez is charged with accepting free flights on a private jet and other gifts in exchange for political influence.

8 years ago

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National Interest
National

Trump's apologists couldn't care less about indictments

No matter what happens on the legal front in the days and weeks ahead, Trump’s credulous fan base will remain wedded to him 'til death do they part.

8 years ago

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National Interest
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Public Safety

Gee, what a shock: Long live the bump stock

Ever wonder what happened to the tiny glimmer of gun reform that briefly competed with Thoughts ‘n’ Prayers?

8 years ago

Kim Jong Un
International

U.S. turning to Moscow for help with isolating North Korea

"Russia could play a useful diplomatic role."

8 years ago

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History

JFK files release leaves real-life whodunit unsettled

"The Kennedy records really are an emblem of the fight of secrecy against transparency."

8 years ago

U.S. Sen Pat Toomey talks with business owners in Pottstown about the Republican tax plan.
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Pennsylvania

Toomey assures Pa. businesses, officials that GOP will prevail on tax overhaul

Over coffee and fruit salad in a conference room in Pottstown, Toomey reassured the Republicans in the room that the party can deliver.

8 years ago

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Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf signs funding for Pa. universities

The funding goes to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school and the four state-related institutions — Lincoln, Penn State, Pitt, and Temple.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight
Behavioral Health
Public Health

Does Trump's health emergency declaration do enough to address the opioid crisis?

Trump’s public health emergency will allow the federal government to spend from a public health emergency fund, but that fund currently stands at a paltry $57,000.

8 years ago

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Environment
New Jersey
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Lessons from Superstorm Sandy inspire N.J. playbook for disaster recovery

The book will bring back some tough memories for victims and first responders, but Gov. Chris Christie says it also highlights what New Jersey has accomplished.

8 years ago

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Radio Times
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5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy

Guests: Amanda Devecka-Rinear, Benjamin Horton, Patricia Findley It’s been five years since Hurricane Sandy hit ...

Air Date: October 27, 2017

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