
Taxes
Proposed cut to Philly’s parking tax could have strings attached
Councilmember Parker, who introduced the measure in May, is hoping job opportunities would accompany cuts in the rate to 17%, from 25%.
4 years ago
N.J. beaches paid for by all, but parking keeps outsiders away
New Jersey says it is taking a hard look at Deal's proposed residents-only parking law near the beach, which was recently widened at taxpayer expense.
4 years ago
Councilmember Parker introduces bill to cut Philly parking taxes
Councilmember Cherelle Parker says the bill would help encourage drivers to come back into the city for events. Some argue that isn’t a good thing.
4 years ago
Bill to raise income taxes on wealthiest Delawareans stalls
Delawareans with an income of $1 million a year pay taxes at the same rate as someone whose salary is $60,001.
4 years ago
A ‘progressive’ approach to taxing land gains traction in Philly Council
After years of drama over unfair property taxes, Council considers a land tax that advocates believe could lower assessments for some property owners.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate OKs bill to halt plans to toll bridges
Republicans contend that the unilateral process leading to PennDOT's announcement in February has lacked transparency and was never envisioned by lawmakers.
4 years ago
Biden wants millionaires to foot the bill for big new social programs
On Wednesday night, President Biden will propose a plan for billions of dollars of new spending for childcare, education and paid leave.
4 years ago
N.J.’s new legal weed market faces municipal bans, slow adoption by medical industry
The N.J. Cannabis Regulatory Commission held its first meeting and began writing the rules and regulations necessary before legal weed sales can start.
4 years ago
Philly pols eye wage and business tax cuts ahead of next city budget
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilmember Allan Domb are mulling competing tax cut proposals.
4 years ago
Even with pretax profits, many big companies pay zero U.S. tax
The 55 companies named in the report issued Friday cross many industries, from agriculture to high tech, and they include such big names as Nike and Duke Energy.
4 years ago
‘No SALT, No Deal’: N.J. reps want Trump-era tax cap removed
Two N.J. U.S. Reps. say they won’t agree to tax changes to pay for President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan unless the cap on SALT deductions ends.
4 years ago
Biden announces huge infrastructure plan to ‘win the future’
The president travels to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to unveil what would be a hard-hatted transformation of the U.S. economy as grand in scale as the New Deal.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf seeks overhaul of Pennsylvania’s highway funding
Wolf proposed phasing out Pennsylvania's gasoline tax and appointed a commission to recommend alternative ways to pay for the state's needs.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Wolf promotes natural gas tax to boost pandemic economy
Gov. Tom Wolf is pushing a plan to prop up the pandemic economy by taxing natural gas drilling, but that proposal faces an uphill battle in the legislature.
5 years ago
Supreme Court paves way for NY grand jury to get Trump financial records
The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.
5 years ago