
Government
Why are New Jersey housing costs continuing to rise — and who should pay for affordable housing?
As home construction costs keep rising, there’s a dispute in the proposed state budget over how to fund affordable housing.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Lessons for Democrats from a progressive victory in NYC
A shocking twist in NYC's mayoral primary as a rising progressive star overtook former governor Andrew Cuomo. What message does Zohran Mandami's win send to the democrats?
Air Date: June 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 46:45Legislation creating a special primary election process is stalled in committee with not even the sponsor commenting on its merits.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:67US Supreme Court to make decisions before end of term
As the court nears summer recess, some of its biggest cases, like birthright citizenship, age verification for online pornography, religious opt-outs in schools, remain.
Air Date: June 25, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Three candidates appear to be in the running so far. One has a half-endorsement from the president but the state treasurer is the early favorite.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:11Trump holds out reported Israel-Iran ceasefire deal as validation for his gamble of US airstrikes
A ceasefire would be welcome news for the region and the world. But the situation in the Middle East remains far from stable.
3 weeks ago
US strikes Iranian nuclear sites
The U.S. entered the war between Israel and Iran Saturday night with airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear sites. We ask: "What’s your reaction to the attack?"
Air Date: June 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:36Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
The state's politically divided government has two weeks left to pass a spending plan before the state loses some spending authority when the new fiscal year starts July 1.
4 weeks ago
Renters won’t need to pay a lump sum before they move in and can use installments under a Philadelphia City Council bill that’s headed to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s desk.
4 weeks ago
House approves Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
The package targets foreign aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides money for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
1 month ago
Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor’s race
After emerging from competitive primaries, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli began the general election campaign Wednesday.
1 month ago
Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
This time, Trump's chosen candidate, Republican front-runner Jack Ciattarelli, easily won the nomination.
1 month ago
New Jersey 2025 primary election results
See full results from New Jersey's 2025 primary election, including the races for governor and General Assembly seats.
1 month ago
ACLU sues Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran over agreement to assist in ICE arrests
Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will improve public safety, but activists and community members disagree.
1 month ago
“Deliberative polling” was developed in the 1990s. A three-day event will see if it can help Pennsylvania voters come together on common concerns.
1 month ago