Economy
Gov. Shapiro to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit
Shapiro's first budget proposal disappointed many allies who felt it wasn't bold enough.
10 months ago
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but signals rate cuts may be coming
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but indicated that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.
10 months ago
With the City of Chester facing bankruptcy, the state's top court has given the receiver more power to save it, even if it means bypassing the will of local elected officials.
10 months ago
Listen 0:55Pennsylvania’s governor to push for millions in funds for economic development in budget
Shapiro has been eyeing such a strategy since last year, when he told legislators during his inaugural budget address that he was “sick and tired of losing to other states.”
10 months ago
Congress passes stopgap spending measure to dodge Friday shutdown threat
The Senate has approved a stopgap funding measure to keep the full federal government funded until early March. The House is expected to vote later today.
11 months ago
Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks
The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and aplies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for
11 months ago
Reinventing Yourself, A Visit From Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Eagles End in Disaster
What does it take to make the perfect ice cream flavor? Plus, why a change in career, life goals and priorities is possible at any age. And, Eagles' NFL season embarrassment.
Air Date: January 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:41Congressional leaders ready stopgap bill to extend government funding to March
The temporary measure will run to March 1 for some federal agencies whose approved funds are set to run out Friday.
11 months ago
House conservatives reject bipartisan spending agreement over demands for further cuts
Without support from the most conservative members of his party, Johnson will have to rely heavily on Democratic support to avert a government shutdown.
11 months ago
Congressional leaders reach a deal to fund the government, avert a shutdown
The deal — which has yet to pass Congress — adheres to the spending levels agreed to by President Biden and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in a deal last summer.
11 months ago
Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges for Atlantic City in 2024
The most burning issue for Atlantic City in the new year is likely to be whether state lawmakers approve a measure to ban smoking in the nine casinos.
11 months ago
Why corporate bankruptcies were up in 2023 despite the improving economy
Hundreds of debt-saddled companies filed for bankruptcy this year, as the era of easy money caught up to corporations. High interest rates mean banks aren't extending lifeline
11 months ago
The arts are having a bumpy pandemic recovery in Philly, new report shows
An influx of $6 million in federal COVID recovery funds is coming to Philly. But a new study shows the progress in the arts sector is uneven.
11 months ago
Listen 1:13Philadelphia businesses say they struggle with labor, access to money
Economists forecast that the Philly region will see a “soft landing” instead of an abrupt halt to business in the new year.
12 months ago
Listen 1:19The Best TV of 2023, Checking in on the Economy
We'll talk with Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Patrick Harker about inflation, interest rates and more. And, 2023 TV shows- we'll share our favorites and yours, too.
Air Date: December 20, 2023 12:00 pm
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