Regional Roundup – 11/18/19
This week: New Jersey State Senate president discusses the push for legal marijuana in the state, we'll hear about the gender gap in Philly, and we'll talk the Eagles.
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New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney, who previously supported a "millionaires tax," says changes to U.S. tax policy make it a last resort. (AP file photo)
Guests: Mike Sweeney, Alfred Lubrano, Mike Sielski
On this week’s Regional Roundup; Mary will talk with New Jersey State Senate President STEVE SWEENEY about some issues coming before the body today, including marijuana legalization. We’ll also talk with The Philadelphia Inquirer’s ALFRED LUBRANO about the gender gap in Philadelphia, and why there are 90,000 fewer men than women in the city. Then, The Philadelphia Daily News sports columnist MIKE SIELSKI talks all things Eagles and Phillies.
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