
Money
Under Trump, Democratic New Jersey counties cash in on detaining immigrants
From January 2015 to March 2018 the amount of ICE money sent to Bergen, Essex and Hudson Counties increased 46 percent, amounting to more than $150 million.
7 years ago
Sweeney, Coughlin show governor their power in budget fight
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy got funding for nearly all his spending priorities, but he had to give up a millionaires tax, among other concessions to his fellow Democrats.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers’ bid to yank JUA money continues — with a twist
The plan would fold the Joint Underwriting Association into the state Insurance Department despite the association's claims that it's a separate entity.
7 years ago
Delaware General Assembly approves fiscal ’19 budget
The Delaware General Assembly, in an unusually early move, has approved a $4.27 billion budget bill for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
7 years ago
After Campbell Soup misses revenue goals, sale rumors swirl
Those white and carnelian red cans of Campbell Soup may be going up for sale — and not just to grocery shoppers.
7 years ago
Philly 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.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania fantasy sports sees $12.4M in entry fees in May
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said that 10 licensed operators reported $1.3 million in revenue from May's activity after prizes were paid.
7 years ago
After query, Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross shorted stock in Kremlin-tied firm: report
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross made a trade betting that the stock in a shipping company with Russian-government ties would fall.
7 years ago
Laid off when casinos closed, back to work with reopenings
On June 28, the Taj Mahal will reopen as the Hard Rock casino and Revel will reopen its doors as the Ocean Resort Casino. Together, they are restoring 6,000 lost jobs.
7 years ago
As N.J. launches sports betting, MLB sets ban on bookie ads — but will it last?
Major League Baseball circulated a memo to teams, forbidding them and their broadcasting affiliates from accepting advertisements from sports gambling outfits.
7 years ago
Gov. Murphy places first wager as New Jersey begins taking legal sports bets
Gov. Phil Murphy placed $20 bets on Germany to win the World Cup, and the New Jersey Devils to win the Stanley Cup next season.
7 years ago
After AT&T-Time Warner win, is Comcast-Fox a done deal?
Comcast will likely bid for Fox's entertainment business as early as Wednesday now that a federal judge has cleared AT&T's $85 billion takeover of Time Warner.
7 years ago
Huge jury awards often pared before going to compensate victims of Philly police abuse
City officials are concerned because, nearly every year, Philadelphia taxpayers are on the hook for about $10 million total to settle claims of police abuse and misconduct.
7 years ago
Listen 5:13Controller says Philly needs to get serious about fixing careless bookkeeping
Rob Dubow, the city's finance director, said his office is working on the issues brought to light by the controller.
7 years ago