Politics & Policy
South Jersey woman spurred into politics by Facebook post wins Freeholder seat
A Facebook post has ended up costing an Atlantic County Freeholder his job as a woman who objected to what he shared online defeated him in Tuesday's election.
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Roy Moore pedophilia accusations test GOP’s cracked moral compass
The GOP, which once prided itself as the party of high moral character, keeps sinking lower.
8 years ago
N.J. GOP leader offers 2 cents’ worth on Dems’ plan to hike minimum wage
Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, a Democrat, supports gradually increasing the minimum wage — now $8.44 an hour — to $15.
8 years ago
Following damaging reports, Pa. Congressman Marino defends his opioid law
“It’s a typical hatchet job,” Marino said of the reports.
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Listen 2:30Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, facing 54-count indictment, wins a fourth term
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski won a fourth term in Tuesday’s election despite a 54-count federal indictment hanging over his head.
8 years ago
Scott Wagner names running-mate for gubernatorial bid
The conservative York County Republican has named a running mate — real estate developer and political outsider Jeff Bartos.
8 years ago
One in, one out of GOP field for Pa. U.S. Senate seat
Four-time candidate Joe Vodvarka says he's running as a Republican, after losing three straight primaries as a Democrat.
8 years ago
Trump in China: Bellicose in ’16, belly up in ’17
Donald Trump has dumped all his macho stump rhetoric about China and morphed into a wimp.
8 years ago
Moody’s questions Pa. gaming expansion as demand slackens
Lawmakers tried to address concerns by requiring new casinos to be a certain distance from established ones.
8 years ago
N.J. Senate leader plans redo on bills Christie vetoed
A measure to increase taxes on millionaires in the Garden State will be among the first bills Senate President Steve Sweeney plans to reintroduce.
8 years ago
Democrats win big in Philly suburbs — Congress next?
Democrats had historic wins in local offices in three suburban counties, raising their hopes they can flip some suburban congressional seats next year.
8 years ago
Listen 2:11Pa. voters passed new rules for property taxes. So, now what?
Ryan Briggs, of City & State PA, joins NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller to discuss the possibility of lowering or eliminating property taxes across the commonwealth.
8 years ago
Listen 4:3193-year-old World War II vet scores upset election win in New Jersey
A 93-year-old World War II veteran scored a surprise victory over an incumbent New Jersey mayor in Tuesday’s election. Vito ...
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