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Governor vetoes $100M private schools bill in Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf is vetoing budget-season legislation to substantially ramp up taxpayer support for private and religious schools in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Why safer cars don’t lead to cheaper car insurance … yet
Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features also make repairs more expensive.
7 years ago
Nation’s largest power grid operator grapples with carbon pricing
PJM Interconnection manages the flow of wholesale electricity in all or part of 13 Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states and the District of Columbia.
7 years ago
Philly City Council passed a $5 billion budget. Here’s what’s in it
The spending plan includes new money for efforts to combat the opioid crisis and gun violence in Philly, plus job training for young city residents.
7 years ago
N.J. committee votes to extend controversial tax credit programs
The programs, started under former Gov. Chris Christie, have awarded billions in incentives to companies that agreed to move to or expand in New Jersey.
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NJ AG considers suing the IRS over charitable contributions decision
New Jersey AG Gurbir Grewal is mulling a suit against the IRS after its ruling that a workaround to a cap on tax deductions isn’t legal.
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As Pa. budget talks progress, Wolf renews request for new state police fee
About half the commonwealth's municipalities and 20 percent of its population would be affected.
7 years ago
Philly Council unveils $5B budget, increases tax break for some homeowners
Philadelphia’s budget is teed up to bust $5 billion for the first time in its history.
7 years ago
Trump threatens tariffs on Mexican exports
Trump announced last week that he will impose a 5% tariff on Mexican exports if they don’t do more to stop migrants from crossing the border, sending markets in a tailspin.
7 years ago
Listen 17:00Minimum wage, General Assistance top Pa. Dems’ budget wish-list
At the $7.25 federal minimum, Pennsylvania's wage is lower than that of any neighboring state.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers look to cut down on legally ambiguous ‘games of skill’
Lawmakers and the state Lottery are trying to crack down on so-called "games of skill" — a category of gambling that is largely considered illegal but has some gray areas.
7 years ago
Jersey Shore rentals cash in on prom
From Seaside Heights to Wildwood, some property rentals specialize in renting to teens on prom weekends down the Shore.
7 years ago
Bet responsibly? Compulsive gambling is a struggle for some as sportsbook ads widen
Advertising supporting the nascent sports betting industry has not drawn the same level of scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers in the U.S. as it has in Europe.
7 years ago
Minimum-wage hike may be June’s big horse trade in Pa. Capitol
Raising the wage is getting its most serious discussion since Democratic Gov. Wolf began calling for an increase in 2015.
7 years ago
To spend or not to spend? Pa. politicians get ready for annual debate
Budget negotiations are getting started at the Capitol, and some Philadelphia Democrats are making it clear that they want the state's rare surplus to go toward education.
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