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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Courts & Law

Uncertainty looms over New Castle County property tax bills, pending outcome of lawsuit over rates

New Castle County landlords claim a new law allowing school districts to raise tax rates on commercial properties will cause them irreparable harm.

2 weeks ago

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A man checks for air leakages at a home's door
Money

This tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades has saved Pa., Del. and N.J. millions. It’s expiring at the end of 2025

The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.

1 month ago

Casas
Politics & Policy

‘Carga injusta’: los residentes se quejan de las altas facturas de impuestos mientras los legisladores de Delaware lanzan ideas para brindar alivio

Los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle están molestos porque sus impuestos aumentan mientras que los de algunas grandes empresas caen.

1 month ago

Gov. Phil Murphy discusses the Anchor property-tax relief program. (Credit/NJ Governor’s Office)
Money

New Jersey is gearing up to dispatch a new round of ANCHOR property tax relief money to homeowners and renters

Some people who qualified for an ANCHOR payment last year will have to fill out a new application. Here’s what you need to know to get your money.

2 months ago

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Newark Democrat Madinah Wilson-Anton
Politics & Policy

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers pass bills to help with massive residential property tax hike after fights and name-calling

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

2 months ago

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homes on a street
Politics & Policy

‘Unfair burden’: Residents complain about high tax bills as Delaware lawmakers float ideas to provide relief

New Castle County homeowners are crying foul after residential taxes rise while tax bills for some major companies fall.

2 months ago

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Homes near downtown Wilmington.
Politics & Policy

‘Outrageous’: Delaware lawmakers schedule special session to address anger over higher property tax bills

Counties hadn’t done property reassessments in decades. But a recent court decision forced their hand.

2 months ago

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arrives to speak with reporters about Senate Republicans' efforts to claw back $1.1 billion of funding authority from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and about $8.3 billion from foreign aid programs targeted by DOGE, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs

Senators approve Trump-backed budget rollback, slashing foreign aid and public broadcasting funding; bill heads to the House by Friday.

3 months ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU may adopt "proportionate countermeasures" if Trump moves ahead with the tariffs.

3 months ago

Donald Trump signs his spending bill in front of Republican legislators
Politics & Policy

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

The legislation extends Trump's 2017 multi-trillion dollar tax cuts and cuts Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion.

3 months ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

‘Every dollar counts’: Critics say plan to increase fees, taxes and tolls will disproportionately hurt poor Delawareans

Delaware lawmakers passed legislation increasing DMV fees, leading some to argue it will make it harder to afford a car.

3 months ago

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The PBS logo is on interior double glass doors leading into an office
Politics & Policy

What’s targeted in Trump’s request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress

Democrats call the cuts inhumane and say they'd rip life-saving support from hungry and sick people worldwide.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump talks to steel workers
Politics & Policy

Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday. Here’s what we know

Foreign-made steel and aluminum is used in household products like soup cans and paper clips as well as big-ticket items like a stainless-steel refrigerators and cars.

4 months ago

Donald Trump dancing
Politics & Policy

What to know about ‘no tax on tips,’ Trump’s tax pledge that’s in the GOP budget bill

The idea is planted in the sprawling tax cuts package House Republicans passed early Thursday. In a surprise move, the Senate voted this week to unanimously approve the idea.

5 months ago

Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Money

‘It’s huge’: Crozer Health closure will cost Delaware County schools, boroughs millions in tax revenue

The cash-strapped Chester Upland School District stands to lose $2.2 million in annual tax revenue with Crozer Health’s closure.

5 months ago

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