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N.J. may roll back tax on Shore rentals, but details remain fuzzy
When will the measure take effect? Who will it help? Key questions still unanswered as lawmakers move ahead with votes on tax on Shore rentals.
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Beverage industry spent big on Quiñones-Sánchez, but soda tax still seems secure
While beverage association spent $631,000 on soda tax opponent Quiñones-Sánchez, she won race by just 485 votes.
7 years ago
$19.1 billion disaster aid bill stalled after Republican blocks House vote
Texas House Republican Rep. Chip Roy blocked an attempt to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill likely stalling passage of the legislation until Congress returns in June.
7 years ago
Democrats take to Harrisburg market to argue for higher wage in Pennsylvania
If you’re not thinking about your employees, you’re not taking them into account, and that’s a shame.”
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Democratic pledges against big money come with an asterisk
Virtually all Democrats running for the White House rail against the flood of campaign cash. But as the primary unfolds, it's clear that those pledges come with asterisks.
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Here’s how Pa. is spending a $56M grant to address opioid addiction
Housing for people with opioid use disorder tops the list of spending from a large federal grant to address opioid addiction in Pennsylvania.
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Journalism job cuts: Philly Inquirer plans buyouts to reduce newsroom staff
Rumor was 10% of the workforce would be slashed. Management disputes that figure.
7 years ago
Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill? Not during the Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ruled out any changes to the U.S. currency imagery before 2028.
7 years ago
Atlantic City casino earnings way down amid more competition
More casinos have meant less profit in Atlantic City since two gambling halls reopened last summer.
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IFO: Though economy has slowed slightly, Pa. finances are stable
Ahead of next month’s state budget negotiations, Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office has released a report reassuring lawmakers that revenues are stable.
7 years ago
U.S. may follow Philly and New Jersey to ban cashless businesses
Two Democrats in Congress have introduced bills that would bar brick-and-mortar businesses nationwide from rejecting cash.
7 years ago
For one U.S. bike-maker, tariffs are a mixed bag
Zakary Pashak is a rare breed. His company, Detroit Bikes, is one of the very few American bicycle makers. Most bikes come from China.
7 years ago
U.S. will lift tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico
The tariffs will be lifted within two days, according to a joint U.S.-Canada statement posted by Canada's foreign ministry.
7 years ago
CFPB chief says Education Department is blocking student loan oversight
The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the Trump administration's Education Depart. is getting in the way of efforts to police the student loan industry
7 years ago
Disney takes over Hulu from Comcast as stream wars heat up
Disney is taking full control of Hulu from Comcast, as both companies prepare to launch their own streaming services in response to declining audiences for traditional TV.
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