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New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise
Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season.
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More funding could be coming to a Pa. affordable housing program
New money for an affordable housing program was one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s asks in this year’s budget. Success seems to be in reach.
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Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.
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Some of her notable achievements include championing non-partisan issues such as daycare, housing, child nutrition, and anti-discrimination.
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Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class
The statewide program subsidizes developers rebuilding houses in neighborhoods where the rehab costs are higher than what the home is worth.
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Listen 3:52N.J. approves the largest spending plan in state history. Here are the key takeaways
New Jersey has a new spending plan in place. It’s the largest budget ever approved, and Gov. Phil Murphy says there’s good reason.
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Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
The former council member worked to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, especially in the 8th Councilmanic District, where she lived.
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Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them
Here are five key takeaways from a panel discussion about outdated property tax assessments and how they affect Pennsylvanians.
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School vouchers may make it into Pennsylvania’s budget. What would they really do?
School choice vouchers could be part of the budget being negotiated in Pennsylvania. They’re controversial, and decades of studies show they have mixed results.
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The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, ruling in case brought by South Jersey fisherman
In separate lawsuits in New Jersey and Rhode Island, the fishermen argued that Congress never gave federal regulators authority to require the fisherman to pay for monitors.
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In Philly, Democrats appear hopeful despite ‘subdued’ performance from Biden
Cheers and laughs were observed at a watch party in Roxborough. At a party on City Avenue hosted by the Philadelphia Black Caucus, applause and boos were heard.
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A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy
Trump replied to a raspy-voiced Biden with falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism
Shapiro in February floated what he called an “ambitious” $48.3 billion budget plan that relied on about $3 billion in reserve cash to balance it.
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A closer look at what’s in New Jersey’s proposed $56.6 billion budget, from taxes to spending
The annual spending plan is expected to get enough votes in the Democrat-led Legislature on Friday to reach Murphy's desk.
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Supreme Court decision time, art behind bars, the SS United States
As SCOTUS justices get ready for summer break, we'll talk about the latest court decisions and preview coming rulings involving presidential immunity, the January 6 and more.
Air Date: June 26, 2024 12:00 pm
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