Economy
Atlantic City casino earnings up 22.5 percent in 2017
Less competition has led to higher profits for Atlantic City's casinos in 2017 — but will it last with two more casinos soon to join the mix?
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Philly’s economy is growing but more people are dying from heroin and homicides
Pew Charitable Trusts released their 2018 State of the City report.
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While legislation stalls in Pennsylvania, West Virginia acts on natural gas royalties
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China hits back on trade dispute, slapping tariffs on 128 U.S. products
The new tariffs, which China's Ministry of Finance says begin on Monday, add fuel to what many economists fear is a burgeoning trade war between the two economic superpowers.
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Philly DA wants prison costs included as judge calculates offender’s debt to society
Larry Krasner's direction to prosecutors is igniting a debate about whether the price tag of punishment belongs in courtrooms.
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Listen 4:45N.J. lawmakers wary of $1.6 billion tax boost in Murphy budget plan
As hearings begin on Governor Murphy's budget proposal, a $1.6 billion tax increase has some Democrats fretting.
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As milk prices fall, dairy farmers in Pennsylvania seek mental health support
Milk prices have been falling for several years because supply is outpacing demand. Milk prices are so low, some farmers are losing money every day.
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Pa. dairy farms scrambling due to major contract termination
One of the nation’s largest dairy distributors is ending its contract with dozens of Pennsylvania dairy farms at the end of May.
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House OKs compromise $1.3 trillion budget bill, Senate next
The House easily approved a bipartisan $1.3 trillion spending bill Thursday.
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Delaware’s revenue forecast continues to improve
Delaware’s revenue projections for the next fiscal year remain positive as personal income tax and abandoned property collections are estimated to bring in more funds.
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Some area Democrats supporting Trump trade moves, while GOP lawmakers object
Trump's more isolationist view of the U.S. isn't winning over the GOP majority, says Congressman Ryan Costello, a Republican who represents an area west of Philadelphia.
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Listen 4:07Proposed Wilmington budget grows by 4.8 percent
Mayor Mike Purzycki's $162 million budget for fiscal year 2019 doesn't include a property tax increase, but it would increase water and sewer fees by 4 percent.
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Lawmakers want action! on tax-credit measure encouraging film, TV production in N.J.
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure that would provide tax credits of $75 million a year for film productions and $10 million for digital media content.
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It’s harder to fix our stuff these days. Maybe that’s a problem.
When a high-tech appliance breaks, some manufacturers discourage people from doing their own repairs. But a growing “right to repair” movement wants to change that.
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Listen 10:42Report: Trump to name CNBC commentator Larry Kudlow as top economic adviser
Kudlow would seem to be somewhat in line with his predecessor, who was a creature of Wall Street. Both are fierce defenders of free trade and low taxes.
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