Economy

New Jersey has a new spending plan in place. It’s the largest budget ever approved, and Gov. Phil Murphy says there’s good reason.

The New Jersey Blueberry Advisory Council's chairman said the state's soil is what makes the Jersey blueberry so special.

Pennsylvania's governor supports regulating the games as a way to boost state revenue. But lawmakers are caught between the powerful skill games and casino interests.

Shapiro in February floated what he called an “ambitious” $48.3 billion budget plan that relied on about $3 billion in reserve cash to balance it.

The annual spending plan is expected to get enough votes in the Democrat-led Legislature on Friday to reach Murphy's desk.

With the budget deadline approaching, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting, and college. But crucially, they’re far from a deal on basic education funding.

Financial institutions say the current system works and that changing it would create “chaos,” while merchants argue the fees are an undue burden on them and their customers.

Advocates for legal cannabis say they're closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.

In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds.

A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?

Music superstar Jay-Z has given a celebrity jolt to Pennsylvania's school-voucher debate. Should the government cover private school costs for kids in low-performing schools?

The organization analyzed more than 920,000 tax returns filed by businesses in Philadelphia to better understand the business tax landscape.

Upper Darby’s dispute over the final pandemic recovery funds has reignited once again.

Are you good at giving advice? We're talking to R. Eric Thomas who will have to answer people's questions in his new national advice column.

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is hosting events in Philly to give information to families about a bill proposal slated to provide funds for students who want to attend private schools.