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Advocates of the New Jersey proposal tout safety as a main advantage, arguing that unlicensed drivers have not been tested on the rules of the road and are less likely to have car insurance. (Andy Kazie/Bigstock)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Push to extend licenses to unauthorized immigrants resumes in N.J.

With Gov.-elect Phil Murphy ready to take office, proponents of allowing immigrants in the country illegally to get a driver's license are optimistic.

9 years ago

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SBA Administrator Linda McMahon answers a question in WHYY's Wilmington studio during an interview Tuesday.
Politics & Policy

U.S. small-business czar makes stop in Delaware

SBA Administrator Linda McMahon is touring the country and meeting with small-business owners.

9 years ago

File photo: Pennsylvania state capitol building on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Keystone Crossroads
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Pennsylvania revenue collection in flux due to new federal tax law

Spurred by changes in the federal tax law, Pennsylvanians seem to have rushed to pay state income taxes early in hopes of taking advantage of uncapped deductions

9 years ago

 Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his Capitol offices, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pa. (Marc Levy/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pa. judge lets case proceed challenging constitutionality of state budget

The suit alleges top elected officials have violated the Pa. constitution by passing budgets without fully funding them, and borrowing money to pay off a previous year’s debt.

9 years ago

Farmland on the outskirts of the Titusville School District (Kevin McCorry/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Rural Pa. public schools look to break cycle of struggle, welfare, and addiction in the Northwest

Titusville’s story is echoed across many towns in Pennsylvania, where a solid middle-class workforce was once sustained by no more than a high school degree.

9 years ago

National Urban League President Marc Morial will be speaking during the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2018 Economic Conference held Jan. 9 at the Marriott Downtown. The conference will focus on the city’s economic future. — Photo Courtesy of Marc Morial
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Urban Planning

Urban League President on policy for inner cities

9 years ago

The increase of 16 cents an hour will directly affect 91,000 New Jersey workers who now earn less than the new $8.60 minimum. More than 200,000 other employees are expected to see slightly bigger paychecks as well. (Seikachujo/Bigstock)
Politics & Policy

N.J. minimum wage hike expected to benefit 300,000 workers

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy supports gradually increasing the wage to $15 over the next three or four years.

9 years ago

Atlantic City and New Jersey have settled on a new contract calling for the city to cut its police force by 30 officers. (WHYY file photo)
Politics & Policy

Atlantic City, N.J. reach agreement over police layoffs

Nine months after Atlantic City’s police union sued New Jersey state officials over forced layoffs, ...

9 years ago

 President Donald Trump, accompanied by Vice President Mike Pence, smiles as he finishes speaking in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
NPR
Money

The tax law’s new way of measuring inflation could take a toll on taxpayers

The use of the chained consumer price index to determine when to adjust tax brackets and eligibility for deductions, is expected to push more people into higher tax brackets.

9 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' LeGarrette Blount cheers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia
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Philly businesses hope to see green during Eagles’ playoff run

In January, the Eagles will return to the playoffs for the first time in four years. But will postseason play boost local business?

9 years ago

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The U.N. headquarters in New York City is seen here in 2003.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump administration touts a smaller U.N. budget (and takes credit for it)

The Trump Administration said Sunday that the United Nations budget has been reduced for the coming year, and framed any cuts as the product of U.S. negotiation.

9 years ago

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Community

Delaware job growth not keeping pace with population

The latest unemployment numbers from the Department of Labor show Delaware’s job market continues to be stagnant.

9 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017
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Money

Watch live: Trump to celebrate GOP tax overhaul

9 years ago

New Jersey Gov.-elect Phil Murphy says Assemblywoman Marlene Caride will help him develop a pubic bank in New Jersey as commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance.  (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Murphy names Assemblywoman Caride to head N.J. banking department

Caride will have a role in implementing Murphy's signature campaign pledge of creating a public bank.

9 years ago

The Capitol is seen in Washington, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, as Congress returns to face action on the GOP tax bill and funding the government before the end of the week. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The coming effects of the tax bill

Guests: John O’Connor, Leonard Burman A House vote on the final version of the Republican tax bill is slated fo ...

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