Politics
New Jersey tax amnesty ends Jan. 15
Trenton occasionally rolls out a tax amnesty program to get a quick revenue boost. Officials say discounts on unpaid tax obligations prompt people to settle up with the state.
8 years ago
Poor coastal planning makes N.J. vulnerable as climate changes, study finds
The Surfrider Foundation's 2018 "State of the Beach Report Card" has given the state a failing grade for its "inadequate protection of coastal communities and resources."
8 years ago
Offshore-wind developers, N.J. officials won’t reveal key details of proposals
Three developers are vying to build offshore-wind farms aimed at achieving the Murphy administration’s goal of building 1,100 megawatts of capacity off the Jersey coast.
8 years ago
Pa. House GOP shuffles committee chairs as new session begins
A key turnover took place in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Franklin County’s Rob Kauffman will take over the chairmanship from Ron Marsico, who retired last year.
8 years ago
What’s ahead for the 116th Congress
Guests: Jonathan Bernstein, Molly Reynolds When the 116th session of the U.S. Congress convenes on Thu ...
Air Date: January 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Pa. lawmakers prepare for New Year’s Day swearing-in
Democrats picked up 11 seats in the House and five in the Senate in November's election, but Republicans retained control of both houses of the Pennsylvania legislature.
8 years ago
Pa. Senate GOP won’t block Democrat Williams from taking her seat
Pennsylvania state Sen.-elect Lindsey Williams says she's grateful to chamber leaders who say they won't stand in the way of her swearing-in.
8 years ago
Donations sought for Coast Guard families during partial government shutdown
Two Cape May County organizations are seeking donations for local Coast Guard families during the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
8 years ago
Americans are optimistic about the future — just don’t ask about politics
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll found that 60 percent of Americans are optimistic about the world in 2019, compared to just 37 percent whose outlook is less rosy.
8 years ago
Divided Wilmington City Council cancels special meeting to fill vacancy
Council rejected the outgoing member's twin brother. Then members called special meeting to pick someone else. Now another member wants to change the law.
8 years ago
Bucks County congressman seeks allies in water contamination battle
Suburban Philadelphia U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans a national caucus to fight water contamination from nearby military bases.
8 years ago
2018 brought a ‘tectonic shift’ in the gun control movement, advocates say
They cite widespread success in passing laws through state legislatures. They're also buoyed by Democratic victories in the midterm elections.
8 years ago
How we’re cheapening the value of words in the age of exaggeration
Look for a raft of fresh metaphors when the new Congress is seated in January.
8 years ago
Path of service that began at 18 leads Madeleine Dean to halls of Congress
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Congresswoman-elect Madeleine Dean about how she's getting ready for freshman year in Congress.
8 years ago
Listen 6:32An icon of Christmas cheer went dark, some parks close
Federal workers at the agencies affected by the gap in appropriations go unpaid as long as the shutdown lasts.
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