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After an argument over school funding legislation — an issue now inextricably linked to the budget talks — the governor’s chief counsel, Matt Platkin, stormed out of the room, sources said. (AP Photo)
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N.J. Gov. prepares for state shutdown after high-level budget talks end in drama

New Jersey moved closer to the second state government shutdown in as many years Friday as Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration froze state spending.

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Special counsel Robert Mueller Mueller's has released the latest details about the cost of his office over the past year. (Brenadan Smialowski/AP)
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Robert Mueller reveals the price tag for his special counsel investigation

The special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election has cost nearly $17 million dollars so far.

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According to estimates by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly a quarter of children growing up in rural America were poor in 2016, compared to slightly more than 20 percent in urban areas.
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Report: Rural poverty in America is ‘an emergency’

"We are just above Russia, Kuwait and Bosnia."

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A sports betting room in Delaware. (Steve Ruark/AP, file)
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The wide world of sports betting comes to Delaware Tuesday

Delaware will begin its full-scale sports betting operation Tuesday afternoon at the state’s three casinos.

8 years ago

In this April 14, 2016, file photo, union organizers, students, and supporters for a $15 an hour wage march through the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo, File)
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Despite lack of progress, higher minimum wage advocates see some bright spots

Several groups intent on raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage are rallying in Harrisburg Thursday.

8 years ago

The expansion includes five new mini-casinos, online betting, gambling at truck stops and airports, and more. (AP)
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Pa. takes first steps toward regulating legal sports betting

Lawmakers already legalized sports betting in Pennsylvania last year in anticipation of the court’s decision.

8 years ago

The Pennsylvania state capitol building in Harrisburg  (AP Photo)
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Despite differences, Dems and GOP both say they expect quick budget talks

With the commonwealth's budget deadline a month away, negotiations haven't begun in earnest.

8 years ago

In this file photo, former Independent Steelworkers Union President, Walter Bish, of Weirton, W.Va., and a retired steelworker stands near steel coils located at Weirton Steel plant in Weirton, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004.  In 1984, Weirton Steel Corp. created a labor legacy, becoming the first major manufacturer and the largest company in America to be owned 100 percent by employees. Its early success inspired United Airlines, Avis and Polaroid, among others, to adopt Employee Stock Ownership Plans. Today, Wawa participates in the little-known program.  (Scott McCloskey/AP Photo)
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National

Business owners can benefit from selling to employees

The employee stock ownership plan — known as an ESOP — has been around a long time, but few business owners give it a look.

8 years ago

Amazon's fulfillment center in Delaware is about the size of 28 football fields. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY, file)
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N.J. Gov: Tax credits are ‘most important pledge’ to Amazon

Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to Amazon supporting up to $5 billion in incentives to build a second headquarters in New Jersey.

8 years ago

Three Mile Island nuclear plant is scheduled to be dismantled between 2034 and 2044. (Joanne Casarro/WITF)
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Pennsylvania

Three Mile Island’s future looks bleaker as it fails at power auction

Failing to clear the auction means the plants are not able to produce power at a price the market is willing to pay.

8 years ago

Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt is the sponsor of the legislation. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
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New Jersey

New Jersey may limit how public workers cash out unused sick time

Some public employees in New Jersey have been getting big payouts for unused sick time when they retire. A proposed bill would impose some new restrictions.

8 years ago

Gov. John Carney signs legislation that aims to incentivize startup businesses in Delaware. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
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Delaware
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Carney signs law aimed at incentivizing investors in Delaware businesses

Aiming to stimulate Delaware's tech economy, the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act is now law in Delaware.

8 years ago

(Emma Lee/WHYY, file)
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Media
Technology

Comcast v. Disney: A fight for Twenty-First Century Fox

Comcast said Wednesday that it's in the "advanced stages" of making an offer.

8 years ago

New Jersey's Senate Budget Committee holds the final public hearing on Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed budget Tuesday. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
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Tax hike a ‘last resort,’ N.J. lawmaker says

New Jersey lawmakers have ended their public hearings on Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed budget.

8 years ago

Crystal Kalahiki pays out a bet in the sports book at the South Point hotel-casino, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Las Vegas. The U.S. Supreme Court gave its go-ahead for states to allow gambling on sports across the nation, striking down a federal law that barred betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states. (John Locher/AP Photo)
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Legal sports betting headed to the Delaware Valley

Guests: Matt Arco, Steve Sweeney, Eric Ramsey, Neva Pryor Sports betting will soon be legal in many states follow ...

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