
Money
Pa. making more than expected on casino auctions — so far
With eight bids to go, the state has already made $90 million of the $100 million dollars it earmarked in the state budget.
7 years ago
Delaware Gov. Carney introduces $4.25 billion ‘sustainable’ budget
A pay raise for state employees and a $100 million boost for capital projects show how Carney’s spending plan is very different from last year’s bare bones budget.
7 years ago
Listen 1:57‘Don’t think a robot could do this’: Warehouse workers aren’t worried for their jobs
Thanks to surging online shopping, retail warehouses are booming, and so are jobs. But the unavoidable buzzword is automation.
7 years ago
Wolf proposes lifting cap on overtime pay for low-wage earners
Pennsylvania rule on eligibility for overtime pay is 40 years old, and governor says it's time for a change.
7 years ago
Here are the 20 cities still in the running for Amazon’s second HQ
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Newark are among the finalists for Amazon's HQ2.
7 years ago
Apple to build 2nd campus, hire 20,000 in $350B pledge
Cities from across the U.S. will likely be offering Apple tax breaks and other incentives in an attempt to persuade the company to build its second campus in their towns.
7 years ago
Pa. National Guard facility breaks ground on new training facility
The busiest National Guard training facility in the country has broken ground on a new $11.5 million building, and officials say it was a long time coming.
7 years ago
US Supreme Court to consider a case that could net states sales revenue
Lawmakers tried to improve online sales tax collections in last year’s budget, as the state struggled to find enough revenue balance its books.
7 years ago
Christie signs bill offering Amazon $5B in tax incentives
Under the bill Amazon would have to create at least 30,000 full-time jobs.
7 years ago
Author of the other ‘Fire And Fury’ book says business is booming
He moved from "very, very low sales onto three best-seller lists."
7 years ago
Trucking industry struggles to cope with growing driver shortage
America needs more truck drivers.
7 years ago
Comcast acquires Wilco Electronic Systems’ cable assets
The African-American owned tech company is a provider of paid TV and other services to many residents of the PHA.
7 years ago
Failed Atlantic City casino is sold, could reopen in months
Atlantic City's most spectacular casino flop is getting another chance under new ownership and a new name.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increase takes effect
A six percent increase for cash and E-ZPass took effect Sunday.
7 years ago
Planet Money, episode 816: Bitcoin Losers
Plenty of people will tell you they're getting rich off of bitcoin.
7 years ago