Politics
Analysis finds geographic overlap in opioid use and Trump support In 2016
The study has limitations and can't establish that opioid use was a definitive factor in how people voted.
8 years ago
Mother and son reunite at airport; U.S. had split them because of migrant status
To gain their release from custody and last night's reunion, the woman sued the U.S. government.
8 years ago
Study: Methane emissions cancel near-term climate benefits of natural gas
A new study finds climate-damaging methane emissions from the U.S. oil and gas industry are nearly 60 percent higher than Environmental Protection Agency estimates.
8 years ago
Pa. AG Shapiro joins lawsuit against Trump admin over family separation
Aside from Pennsylvania, nine other states are involved, and more may join.
8 years ago
In ceremonial signing, Gov. Carney renews Delaware’s vow against child marriages
A month after an official bill signing, Gov. John Carney recognized activists and lawmakers who pushed for Delaware to become first state to prevent children from marrying.
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NewsWorks Tonight, June 21, 2018
NJSpotlight’s John Reitmeyer gives an update on the New Jersey state budget stalemate. The Trump administration’s policy of s ...
Air Date: June 21, 2018
Listen 16:39Philly Council passes $4.3 billion budget, avoiding real estate tax hike
The Council president would not say whether his colleagues would vote for a tax increase in 2019, an election year.
8 years ago
In early move, Delaware Senate passes $4.27 billion budget
The Delaware Senate, in an unusually early move, has approved a $4.27 billion budget bill for the fiscal year that starts July 1. ...
8 years ago
Family separations: the politics, the pushback, and the support
Guests: Adam Serwer, Sabrina Vourvoulias, Anil Kalhan President Trump felt the mounting public and political pres ...
Air Date: June 21, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Delaware one signature away from paid family leave for public workers
Delaware legislators almost unanimously passed legislation Wednesday that offers 12 weeks paid maternity or paternity leave to full-time ...
8 years ago
As Trump ends family separation policy, children removed from their parents are already in Pa.
As Trump ends family separation policy, children removed from their parents are already in Pa.
8 years ago
Listen 2:44Disagreement over school funding could stall N.J. budget
New Jersey legislative leaders plan Thursday vote on budget plan that may not pass muster with governor.
8 years ago
Pa. House moves redistricting bill, uncertain about making deadline
If lawmakers don’t pass the amendment in time, the next year it would have an impact is 2030.
8 years ago
Family separation at the US-Mexico border: Candidates take on the issue
In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have echoed one another’s condemnation of the policy.
8 years ago
Trump administration replaces Obama-era ocean policy
The Trump administration has revoked an environmental and economic management program for the United States' coastal ecosystems.
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