Economy

The Republican speaker urged GOP skeptics Tuesday to look at “the victories” in the package he negotiated with President Joe Biden.

The agreement is a two-year budget deal that would essentially hold spending flat for 2024, while boosting it for defense and veterans, and capping increases at 1% for 2025.

The compromise announced late Saturday risks angering both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions.

Here are some of the things that could happen.

Biden noted that while there are areas of disagreement, the pair, their lead negotiators and their staffs "will continue to discuss the path forward."

The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that activity in the region continued to decline for the ninth time in a row.

In his first budget as governor, Shapiro has pitched a 266% funding boost to the Municipal Assistance Program.

Last time Philly elected a new mayor, the economy was recovering from a recession. Now that new leaders are poised to take over, experts weigh in on the future of the city.

Biden told reporters that he remains optimistic that he and the Republicans will reach agreement on the debt limit.

Senator Cassidy looks to an "independent investment fund" to feed into the social security pot, only partially solving the overall solvency problem.

Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.

White House and congressional staff will continue to meet, but President Biden and congressional leaders will hold off on their plan to gather on Friday.

He made his case in a campaign-style speech to voters in Valhalla, New York, on Wednesday.

The goal is not only to have a $15 minimum wage, but to wrestle control for future wage increases out of state control and into local hands.