Income Inequality
Wilmington mayor vetoes bill that would have helped those struggling to pay water bills
The legislation aimed to exempt households with seniors, young children and people with disabilities from water shutoffs.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Changes to Medicaid under H.R. 1 include new work requirements and restrictions on who is eligible for the safety net insurance program.
1 month ago
Listen 1:14Democratic leaders from 25 states are suing the federal government for Medicaid work requirements that they say will cause “harm and chaos.”
2 months ago
Listen 0:58Philly water bills could rise to cut rates for low-income residents
Council, administration spar over the cost of expanding the Tiered Assistance Program.
3 months ago
Philly homeownership program launches first project in 8th District
Elected officials and residents gathered Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony on the 1600 block of West Venango Street.
3 months ago
Listen 1:00Should billionaires pay more taxes?
As America’s billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.
Air Date: June 1, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14The Big Fix: Revamping the American tax code
Can we make a fairer, simpler and more effective tax system?
Air Date: March 30, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:00The Community Grocer is using a meal-kit workaround so SNAP recipients can leave with hot meals, as new federal work requirements threaten benefits for thousands in Philly.
5 months ago
Pennsylvania House advances bill to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2029
Democrats previously failed in their efforts to pass similar legislation in 2023, 2024 and last year.
5 months ago
Listen 1:15The 40-unit property, on the border with the Belmont section of West Philadelphia, is expected to open in a couple months.
6 months ago
Listen 0:48La falta de suministro de energía y los continuos aumentos de precios del gas y la electricidad este año han frustrado a los delawarenses.
8 months ago
Lack of energy supply and continuing price hikes for gas and electricity this year have frustrated Delawareans over ability to afford higher utility bills.
8 months ago
Listen 1:0218,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift — $18.8 million in medical debt relief
The Meyer administration is partnering with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which buys bundles of unpaid bills for about a penny on the dollar.
8 months ago
Listen 1:22States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which runs the program, said that funds could be available “upon the government reopening, within 24 hours for most states.”
9 months ago
‘Lacking a moral compass’: Activists call on Philly officials to repeal cuts to city’s business tax
POWER Interfaith members fear the loss of revenue due to BIRT cuts could raise property taxes and slash critical services.
9 months ago
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