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.
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Pfizer agrees to postpone drug price hikes after Trump tweet
Pfizer says its decision is aimed at giving the president the opportunity to work on his proposals to lower prices.
8 years ago
Starbucks: Goodbye plastic straws
Starbucks announced on Monday it plans to eliminate plastic straws from its 28,000 stores worldwide by 2020.
8 years ago
Stamp-size mistake costs U.S. Postal Service $3.5 million
For years, a U.S. Postal Service stamp mistakenly bore the image of a Lady Liberty replica.
8 years ago
For Independence Day fireworks, U.S. depends on China
Those of us who want to celebrate Independence Day with a bang are almost totally dependent on China for supplies.
8 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.
8 years ago
Is the U.S. headed for recession?
The economic tea leaves right now are getting hard to read.
8 years ago
Trump’s new IRS ‘postcard’ is not so simple and not really a postcard
Unlike an actual postcard, this one will have to be put in an envelope to be mailed.
8 years ago
As secret money surges in elections, the FEC considers a small step for transparency
When it comes to transparency for political money there are three buckets: fully disclosed, partly disclosed and not disclosed at all.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 years ago
With billions at stake, Supreme Court rules states may tax online retailers
States can now collect state sales taxes from online retailers on consumer purchases.
8 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.
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