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Pa. takes first steps toward regulating legal sports betting
Lawmakers already legalized sports betting in Pennsylvania last year in anticipation of the court’s decision.
7 years ago
Toomey calls for Medicare, Medicaid to expand monitoring of opioid prescriptions
One out of three people enrolled in Medicare’s prescription drug benefit plan received an opioid in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
7 years ago
New Jersey may limit how public workers cash out unused sick time
Some public employees in New Jersey have been getting big payouts for unused sick time when they retire. A proposed bill would impose some new restrictions.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, May 24, 2018
A local school district’s policy regarding transgender students is upheld in Federal court. We hear from three Democrats vying for ...
Air Date: May 24, 2018
Listen 21:51Wolf set to sign updated Pa. law on sex offenses
The General Assembly has passed a second version of a measure designed to fix a flaw in Pennsylvania’s sex offender law.
7 years ago
Opening primaries in Pa. could boost turnout, but may be a tough sell
A proposal to open Pennsylvania's primaries to independent voters could boost turnout, but could be a tough sell with lawmakers.
7 years ago
Missouri may be first state to get serious about the definition of meat
It's a question sparked by the growth of plant-based proteins, meat substitutes, and lab-grown products.
7 years ago
Jersey Shore town adopts ‘most comprehensive’ plastic ban in country, group says
You won't be finding plastic straws or styrofoam take-out containers in one Jersey Shore town.
7 years ago
House passes ‘right-to-try’ bill for experimental drugs
Legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to get access to experimental drugs is headed to the president's desk.
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NewsWorks Tonight, May 22, 2018
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on worker rights, will cause more labor disputes to move from the courts into private arbitrati ...
Air Date: May 22, 2018
Listen 20:50New Jersey hit with major lawsuit arguing it must end school segregation
Legal action looks to strike down law requiring students attend schools in their own communities.
7 years ago
Listen 4:45At Rutgers, Anita Hill says it still takes courage to speak up in the #MeToo era
Long before #MeToo, long before pound signs were even called hash tags, Anita Hill accused a powerful man of sexual harassment in plain view of the American public.
7 years ago
Listen 1:53Shore racetrack to take bets ‘as soon as possible’ following U.S. Supreme Court decision
A landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court on Monday will have a major impact on a Jersey Shore race track.
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Delaware first to outlaw marriage by minors. Is New Jersey next?
Supporters say the ban will protect young girls from being forced into marriage.
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Listen 1:30Were Trump lawyer Cohen’s actions legal?
As with most Trump-related controversies, it leaves questions.
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