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Top Pa. lawmaker reiterates prediction that budget deficit will be manageable
York County Rep. Stan Saylor, who heads the pivotal House Appropriations Committee, noted that returns are stronger than expected, and the state's on track for a surplus.
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N.J. fishing industry among country’s strongest
The New Jersey fishing industry is among the country’s most robust, generating billions in sales in 2016. That’s accor ...
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As sports betting begins in Philly, local gamblers relish the convenience
SugarHouse in Fishtown has become the first casino in the Philly area to offer sports betting, which means fewer drives to Delaware or visits to "the corner store" for some.
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Department of Education to refund, forgive $150M in student loan debt
The U.S. Department of Education is sending emails to about 15,000 people who took out loans for colleges that shut down between Nov. 1, 2013, and Dec. 4, 2018.
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New Old City Wawa largest ever for chain
The convenience store chain known for "super" Wawa's in the suburbs opens its largest store steps away from the Liberty Bell.
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Congress to make members pay out of pocket for sexual harassment settlements
The deal comes after nearly a yearlong standoff between the House and the Senate over member liability and other issues in the bill.
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Will ‘big soda’ be a player in Philly’s 2019 elections?
The beverage industry could put money into Philadelphia City Council or mayoral candidates next year
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Pa. lawmakers offers positive budget update, but opinions differ on what’s ahead
The Independent Fiscal Office has projected between a $1.5 billion and $1.7 billion deficit next year.
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Guests: Helaine Olen, Kristin Wong Do you have a budget, track your spending, carry too much debt, save for retir ...
Air Date: December 10, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Rutgers researcher finds no evidence N.J. superintendent salary cap saved school districts money
The New Jersey superintendent salary cap instead resulted in a higher probability that superintendents across the state would quit.
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New Census figures on Philly neighborhoods show inequality, high numbers of whites living in poverty
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey Five-Year Estimate for 2013 through 2017 was released on Thursday.
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Philly Council approves bills for ‘Fair Workweek’ and $15/hr wage hike
Thursday is a big day for the labor community in Philadelphia.
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Compared nationally, state and local tax burden on Pa. residents ranks average
Pa. residents pay a larger share of income to gambling, liquor and cigarette taxes.
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Delaware Memorial Bridge toll increase proposed to fund $300 million facelift
The public is invited to forums on the toll increase in Delaware Wednesday and New Jersey Thursday.
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U.S. Steel claims air pollution order could cost it $400 million
Allegheny County says the order is necessary to get the region's air within federal pollution limits.
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