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

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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N.J. to replace thousands of aging voting machines

Many of the 11,000 voting machines in New Jersey are so old, officials said, they will soon have to be replaced.

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Trump declares opioids a public health emergency

Administration officials have made clear that the declaration, which lasts for 90 days and can be renewed, comes with no dedicated dollars.

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