Taxes
Some 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.
24 hours 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.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks ago
Legislation filed in the Delaware House last year to increase tobacco prices failed to get a committee hearing.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
2 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.
3 months ago
Listen 0:45Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026
For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.
3 months ago
Listen 0:49Delaware County property taxes could rise 19% in 2026
Residents did not hold back their feelings on absorbing another tax increase. “This feels like déjà vu,” said one Drexel Hill constituent.
3 months ago
Listen 0:49Gail Nazarene, of Alloway Township, says her constitutional free speech rights are being violated and she should be allowed to discuss school board matters with the public.
4 months ago
Listen 1:05Los propietarios de Delaware perdieron su apuesta de obtener una ley que otorgase alivio en el impuesto de propiedad a los propietarios de viviendas.
4 months ago
A tax credit for home insulation, air conditioners and heat pumps ends soon. Here’s what to know
The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit saved households in Pa., Del. and N.J. more than $200 million in a recent tax year.
4 months ago
Listen 0:54‘We’re not out of the woods’: Delaware passes legislation to shore up $400M budget shortfall
The bill decouples federal and Delaware state tax code. Corporate income tax makes up about 5% of the state budget.
4 months ago
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