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Politics & Policy

N.J. moves forward on recreational pot, but expert says tax bounty may be limited

Legislative leaders are working to coordinate bills for expanding the state’s medical marijuana program as well as legalizing recreational use for adults.

7 years ago

In New Jersey, several Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a state identification card for those lacking the personal documents required to get a federally compliant driver’s license. (WHYY file photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

As New Jersey sues over cap on local tax deductions, Congress keeps arguing

New Jersey's Legislature and governor created a law that allows school districts, municipalities and counties to create their own charitable funds.

7 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Soda tax advocates cited by Philly ethics board

Philadelphia Board of Ethics levies $8,000 in fines on soda tax lobbyists

7 years ago

Gurbir Grewal, the former Bergen County prosecutor, has been confirmed as New Jersey's attorney general. He is the first Sikh in the nation to serve as a state attorney general.
Courts & Law

4 blue states sue Washington over GOP tax overhaul

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland sued the federal government over the Republican-led tax overhaul Tuesday.

7 years ago

The sky surrounding the Statue of Liberty in New York is lit red by a firework in 2005. Nearly all the fireworks consumers will purchase this year — and 70 percent of those used by professionals — are manufactured in China. (Mel Evans/AP)
NPR
Money

For Independence Day fireworks, U.S. depends on China

Those of us who want to celebrate Independence Day with a bang are almost totally dependent on China for supplies.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella launches the Keystone Scholars program in Elk County, putting $100 in a college savings account for every child born or adopted there. Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed a law extending the program to all of Pennsylvania.
Education

New Pennsylvania college savings plan targets newborns

The purpose of providing the starter deposit is to raise awareness about the children’s savings accounts, known as 529 accounts.

7 years ago

President Trump kisses a mock-up of a 1040
NPR
Money

Trump’s new IRS ‘postcard’ is not so simple and not really a postcard

Unlike an actual postcard, this one will have to be put in an envelope to be mailed.

7 years ago

Philadelphia's City Hall Tower (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

Philly Council passes $4.3 billion budget, avoiding real estate tax hike

The Council president would not say whether his colleagues would vote for a tax increase in 2019, an election year.

7 years ago

Photo shows the Wayfair website on a computer in New York. (Jenny Kane/AP)
NPR
Money

With billions at stake, Supreme Court rules states may tax online retailers

States can now collect state sales taxes from online retailers on consumer purchases.

7 years ago

The cost of residential construction is high in Philadelphia, the fourth most expensive building market in the U.S.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

As Philadelphia considers scrapping tax abatement, new report provides debate fodder for both sides

A new report from the real estate firm Houwzer aims to dissuade politicians from cutting the 10-year property-tax abatement on new construction.

7 years ago

This March 16, 2017 photo shows a sticker alerting customers of the sugar tax posted by sweetened beverages at the IGA supermarket in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Kenney slams Pa. proposal to replace Philly soda tax with sales tax hike

A proposal floated in Harrisburg would replace the city's sweetened beverage levy with a increase in Philadelphia's sales tax.

7 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney says a tax increase is inevitable to properly fund the Philadelphia School District. (WHYY, file)
Politics & Policy

Philly Council budget plan will only delay tax increase, mayor says, not prevent it

Council members would not go along with the mayor's proposed 4 percent real estate tax hike in the budget that will be put to a vote next week.

7 years ago

Johnny Doc
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Union leader, administration officials blast construction tax

Senior Kenney administration officials and powerful union leader John Dougherty were emphatic Wednesday about their opposition to a proposed 1 percent tax on construction.

7 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf signing an anti-discrimination executive order in April 2016. (Courtesy of Pa. Dept. of General Services)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

After pressure from religious schools, Pa. removes nondiscrimination language from tax credit program

Should private schools that benefit from Pennsylvania’s tax credit programs adhere to the rules of the public system? That d ...

7 years ago

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arrives to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse to attend a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Beijing, Sunday, June 3, 2018. U.S.  (AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool)
Politics & Policy

China warns US trade deals off if tariffs go ahead

China warned Sunday that any trade deals with the U.S. "will not take effect" if President Donald Trump's threatened tariff hike on Chinese goods goes ahead.

7 years ago

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