New Jersey Public Radio
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How Did 'Union Guy' Steve Sweeney Become Labor's Public Enemy No. 1?
New Jersey's powerful Senate President will be the first to tell you about his decades-long career as a labor leader. So why do state worker unions hate his guts? Jun 24, 2019
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The Scarlet E, Part III: Tenants and Landlords
We continue our four-part series on eviction by picking apart the mechanics of the problem. Jun 21, 2019
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Investigators Hit Norcross Hospital With Fraud Allegation in New Jersey Tax Break Program
With a judge's approval, Gov. Murphy's task force offers new evidence that hospital controlled by Democratic boss George Norcross misled the state to win millions in tax breaks. Jun 18, 2019
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A Momentary Thaw in Trenton Between Governor and Legislative Leaders
Facing the threat of the first legislative override of a gubernatorial veto in 22 years, Gov. Phil Murphy agrees to sign a bill he originally opposed. Jun 11, 2019
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Democratic Congressman Hopeful About New NAFTA, but Warns of Trump's Trade War
Members of Congress are dealing with Trump's proposed replacement for NAFTA and the threat of Mexico tariffs. Jun 5, 2019
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Holtec's $260 Million Tax Break Frozen by NJ EDA
The second largest tax break in New Jersey history is on hold after WNYC and ProPublica disclosed that the politically-connected company filed false information on its application. Jun 4, 2019
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This Week in Politics: Psst! There’s a Primary Election in New Jersey on Tuesday.
There's an explosive intra-party showdown unfolding in the Statehouse and a state budget deadline looming. But voters are barely aware of next week's Assembly primary. Jun 1, 2019
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NJ Voters To Pick Assembly Nominees in Tuesday's Primary
Tuesday's primary election is expected to be "very, very quiet." May 31, 2019
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NJ School Funding Formula Threatens Layoffs, Programming Cuts for Some Districts
Gov. Phil Murphy's Administration is actually increasing school funding statewide, but an adjustment in the funding formula has some districts scrambling ahead of proposed budget cuts. May 30, 2019
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Swing Districts; Marianne WIlliamson; Gov. Cuomo; Assange's Espionage Charges; Your Brain on Psychedelics
National Politics in Swing Districts; 2020 hopeful Marianne Williamson, Gov. Andrew Cuomo; Assange Charges and Press Freedom; Michael Pollan on Psychedelics May 28, 2019
