Power & Politics podcast: Newark mayor gives update on lead crisis - listen here
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka gives an update on the lead crisis. Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan talks about New Jersey's economy. Sen. Joe Pennacchio discusses vaping, anti-bullying laws and the algae bloom issue in Lake Hopatcong.
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Sep 14, 2019, 12:44 AM
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Updated 1,683 days ago
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This week on Power & Politics, the state Department of Community Affairs approved a $120 million bond to replace Newark's lead service lines -- at no cost to homeowners. The lead in the lines contaminated drinking water in some Newark homes after tests showed some filters were not working properly. Power & Politics host Alex Zdan talks to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for an update.
Also on the show this week, Tim Sullivan, CEO of the Economic Development Authority, talks about New Jersey's economy.
And Republican Sen. Joe Pennacchio discusses vaping, anti-bullying laws and what he's trying to do about the algae bloom issue in Lake Hopatcong.
