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Pennsylvania criminals ‘more scared of their mom’ than the police
(The Center Square) — As Philadelphia and Pittsburgh see a drop in murders, public safety and crime remain high priorities across the state. To make communities safer, legislators want to figure out best practices for punishing crime and deploying policing.
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NJ business groups warn about Murphy’s ‘extreme’ new taxes
A coalition of New Jersey chamber of commerce groups are pushing back against proposals in Gov. Phil Murphy's budget plan they say would hurt employers and the state's economy.
Ooh la la! New Jersey mayor accuses Murphy of political payback
A New Jersey mayor is suggesting a state agency's move to pull funding for a French museum project was in retaliation for his refusal to endorse First Lady Tammy Murphy's U.S. Senate candidacy.
Report: New Jersey’s energy plan built on ‘magical thinking’
(The Center Square) — As state and federal policy offers more subsidies to renewable energy like wind and solar, skeptics warn that the money is wasted and undermines the stability of America’s energy system.
Mark Mills, director of the National Center for Energy Analytics and a faculty fellow at Northwestern University’s school of engineering, argued in a new report that New Jersey’s approach to
New year, new health care laws in New Jersey
The new year signals new laws taking effect in New Jersey, especially in the health care industry.
How many? New Jersey getting unaccompanied minors from border
New Jersey received the seventh greatest number of unaccompanied alien children.
New Jersey lowers standards for teacher certification
New Jersey Gov. Murphy has signed a bill eliminating a requirement for teachers.
How much? Pennsylvania tax dollars support horse racing industry
Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry saw a dip in state subsidies for 2023 — but only a minor one.
Pennsylvania residents with student loans could get a new break
A new proposal suggests creating a state tax deduction for interest paid on student loans.
The truck parking problem in Pennsylvania could finally get fixed
Truck parking has been a thorny problem in Pennsylvania, and a PennDOT commission has almost two dozen ideas for how to improve it statewide.