Legislation

Philly traffic stops bill

Bill that would end discriminatory motor vehicle stops reintroduced in City Council

Cocktails-to-go measure moves forward in Pennsylvania despite Wolf's expected veto

New Jersey seeks to end COVID-19 public health emergency in June

NJ COVID-19 public health emergency

N.J. to offer $35 million to food, beverage establishments slammed by COVID-19 pandemic

N.J. restaurants COVID-19

N.J. to provide $15 million to arts organizations shuttered by COVID-19 pandemic

N.J. arts culture venues

New Jersey establishes in-person early voting as other states seek restrictions

New Jersey early in-person voting

N.J. parents, guardians must be notified if child is caught with marijuana or alcohol under new law

New Jersey marijuana laws

Here's how you can track the third federal stimulus payment

Federal stimulus payment check

Local elected officials react to Senate passing $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package

Resolution that would make Sept. 23 known as Bruce Springsteen Day in New Jersey progresses in Trenton

City Council may reinstate paid sick leave for Philly workers affected by COVID-19

City Council Paid Leave

Wolf proposes natural gas tax again – this time to fund Pennsylvania economic development post-COVID-19

Tom Wolf Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bipartisan marijuana legalization bill

Pennsylvania Marijuana Bill 21

Twitter reacts as New Jersey finally legalizes recreational marijuana

New Jersey state legislature approves bill that will decriminalize, legalize adult-use cannabis

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New Jersey bill would ban drivers from texting while stuck in traffic

NJ texting driving

Gov. Wolf vetoes GOP-led measure aimed at protecting schools, businesses from COVID-19-related liability

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Law Enforcement

Body cameras now required to be worn by all law enforcement officers across New Jersey

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Paper, plastic bags to be banned in all stores across New Jersey

new jersey paper plastic bag ban

City Council passes bill that would ban use of 'less lethal' munitions by cops at Philly protests

tear gas ban Philly

City Council introduces legislation aimed at protecting laid off hospitality workers

philadelphia city council legislation

Philly police union sues city over reform bill that requires public hearings on contracts

philly police union lawsuit

Republicans don't get enough votes to override Gov. Wolf’s veto of school sports bill

pa house legislature veto bill voting

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill giving school districts full control of sporting events

Gov. Tom wolf veto bill

Minimum wage requirements for staff among measures taken by New Jersey to help bolster nursing homes

new jersey nursing homes legislation COVID-19

Pennsylvania Senate considering mask law that would make defiance a misdemeanor crime

Masks Misdemeanor PA

Undocumented immigrants now eligible for professional, occupational licenses in New Jersey

new jersey professional licenses undocumented immigrants

Wolf calls for legalizing recreational marijuana to support Pa. businesses impacted by COVID-19

Wolf COVID Marijuana

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle jokingly suggests law banning Phillies’ bullpen

Democratic lawmakers want New Jersey students to stay home through October – at least

New Jersey schools

New law allows Pennsylvania residents with criminal records to obtain professional licenses

wolf work license record

Philly passes bill to protect workers who report COVID-19 violations

Philadelphia essential workers

Philly City Council approves housing act extending eviction moratorium

emergency housing protection act

Declining vaccination rates foretell an impending health crisis

New Jersey expands family leave to include care of members with COVID-19

New Jersey family leave

Legal betting on esports events could be on the way in New Jersey

Philly seeks refining ban on toxic chemical released in PES explosion

PES Hydrofluoric acid

Delco woman's death could change the law for repeat Drunk Drivers

New Jersey becomes first state to require severance pay after mass layoffs

New Jersey severance pay layoffs

Pennsylvania takes step toward prohibiting drivers from using handheld cellphones

Children's Health

New Jersey bill to end religious exemption from childhood vaccines collapses in Senate

New Jersey nears ban on flavored e-cigarettes – including menthol products

New Jersey bans e-cigarette flavors

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill allowing people on probation, parole to vote

Voting rights new jersey

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