Taxes
Uber launches campaign against Philly’s proposed $1 rideshare tax
Under the mayor’s proposal, $1 from every Uber and Lyft ride in Philly would go to the city’s school district. Uber says riders will bear the cost.
5 days ago
Listen 0:57Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro promotes tax break for working families
Individuals can get up to $805 back on their state return, with more for dependents. But with two weeks until the deadline, only half of eligible residents have claimed it.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:58The 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 51:00Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 03/26/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is back to discuss a potential school funding shake up, efforts to reign in soaring healthcare cost, and take questions from Delawareans.
Air Date: March 26, 2026 9:00 pm
Listen 50:30Delaware Gov. Meyer touts incorporation growth, but hasn’t released tax revenue data
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has touted a rise in business entities forming in the state, but he has not released key numbers on the growth.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:07The updated proposal from Parker is a fivefold increase to her plan to use the city’s rideshare tax to fund schools as the district grapples with a $300 million deficit.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich, including in New Jersey
Advocates are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities will help states like New Jersey adopt policies where the rich pay more in taxes.
1 month ago
SCOTUS takes a stand against Trump’s tariffs
What does the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Trump’s tariff policy reveal about the limits of executive power? Will there be refunds for the taxes ruled unconstitutional?
Air Date: February 23, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:40Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick joined Democrats in applauding the decision.
2 months ago
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.
2 months ago
Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact
Congress has passed half this year’s funding bills, and that means several important federal agencies and programs continue to operate.
3 months ago
Trump says he’ll charge 8 European countries a 10% tariff for opposing U.S. control of Greenland
Trump says the rate would climb to 25% on June 1 if no deal was in place for “the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland” by the United States.
3 months ago
Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/2025
Ask Governor Meyer is a chance for Delawareans to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time.
Air Date: December 18, 2025 8:00 pm
Listen 50:58Bucks County commissioners approve 8% property tax increase
The increase amounts to roughly $6 a month for residential property owners.
4 months ago
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