
Government
‘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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 years ago
Murphy signs law prohibiting N.J. business dealings with Russia’s government
The law allows the state to create a list of New Jersey businesses that do business with the Russian and Belarusian governments.
4 years ago
Dems set for House approval of Ukraine aid, drop COVID funds
The money covers the U.S. costs of sending troops and weapons to Eastern Europe and equipping allied forces there in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
4 years ago
In his first in-person budget address in two years, Murphy touted a growing economy and announced a new property tax relief program.
4 years ago
Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot
Henry “Enrique” Tarrio wasn’t there when the riot erupted on Jan. 6, 2021. That's because police had arrested Tarrio in Washington two days before the riot.
4 years ago
EPA rule would make heavy trucks cut smog, soot pollution
The proposal would require the industry to cut smog-and-soot-forming nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90% per truck over current standards by 2031.
4 years ago
The Regional Roundup – March 7th
House passes bill for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Amtrak engineer found not guilty. And, once-critically endangered bald eagles are being tested for lead poisoning.
Air Date: March 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:41It’s a cliché to call an election-year Congress do-nothing. The history doesn’t match
There's no law against making laws in an election year. There are special challenges, to be sure, but the hurdles may loom larger in lore than in reality.
4 years ago
Zelenskyy’s ‘desperate’ plea to Congress: Send more planes
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with some 300 members of Congress and their staffs in an hourlong private video call on Saturday.
4 years ago