Government
Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The bill still needs to pass the House and win the signature of President Joe Biden to become law.
3 years ago
The White House says it’s running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines
Next week, the White House says it will start to wind down a COVID-19 program that pays to test, treat and vaccinate people who don't have health insurance.
3 years ago
Yes, prices at the pump are high. Republican primary candidates in Pa. have noticed too
They’re blaming the party in power: Biden and down-ballot Democrats. It’s a political strategy that can sting, as the 1970s energy crises showed.
3 years ago
Philly finances OK for now, but the city’s budget is not ready for a rainy day
A review of Philadelphia’s spending shows the city is following its budget blueprint and making ends meet with help from federal pandemic funds.
3 years ago
The Regional Roundup – March 14th
How can we talk to kids about Ukraine? And, we hear from U.S. Senator from Delaware Chris Coons about the war unfolding, Biden's SCOTUS pick, inflation and more.
Air Date: March 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Gov. Murphy has proposed an N.J. state budget. Now comes the hard part. Legislative hearings begin this week.
3 years ago
U.S., China officials to meet as tensions mount over Russia
President Joe Biden is sending his national security adviser for talks with a senior Chinese official in Rome on Monday.
3 years ago
Justice Department ends limiting compassionate release in plea deals after NPR story
The department is directing prosecutors to stop limiting peoples' rights to seek compassionate release from prison in plea deals, a practice that advocates called cruel.
3 years ago
‘Significant increase’ in Philly’s domestic violence, especially involving guns
Domestic assaults with guns have almost doubled over the last five years. Philadelphia City Council heard from victims and others about how to work on the issue.
3 years ago
Recreational marijuana bill defeated in Delaware House
Another year, another defeat for recreational marijuana. House lawmakers were unable to get the needed votes to advance the legalization measure.
3 years ago
Rowan University launches public policy center named for Steve Sweeney
The new Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan University is billed as bringing pragmatic solutions to New Jersey issues.
3 years ago
Garland says the Jan. 6 investigation won’t end until everyone is held to account
On his first anniversary as attorney general, Merrick Garland said he's committed to unraveling the conspiracy behind the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
3 years ago
The legislation, if passed, aims to speed up the process of installing filtering hydration stations, but doesn’t earmark funds to help pay for them.
3 years ago
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization is added to a $1.5 trillion spending bill
A reauthorization of the landmark 1994 law is included in an annual federal spending package moving through Congress.
3 years ago
Texas flagged 27,000 mail ballots for rejection in primary
The preliminary figures provide the latest picture of how new election rules rushed into place by Republicans made it harder to vote for thousands of voters in both parties.
3 years ago