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Two top Pennsylvania pension employees retire after resignation calls

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
Victor Skinner

PSERS recently announced two top executives will retire after calls by several board members for their resignations last summer.
By Victor Skinner

The Economy

Matt Rousu: What is the “SALT deduction” — and why do some Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021
Matt Rousu
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No, the “SALT deduction” isn’t a step in a cooking recipe. It’s an important part of American tax law, and there are multiple reasons why preserving the cap on the SALT deduction is sound public policy and good for society. So why do Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?
By Matt Rousu

News

Pennsylvania’s budget battle takes shape

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021
Christen Smith
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are grappling with the state’s newest spending plan. Some leaders say now more than ever is the time to spend, while others push stewardship and for debts to be repaid.
By Christen Smith

Politics

Benjamin Pontz: What comes next for fiscal conservatism?

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021
Benjamin Pontz

Part one of this series examined the changing ideological makeup in America that has left small-government conservatives politically homeless. This second article discusses what could come next.
By Benjamin Pontz

News

Delco’s fiscal watchdog pushes back against pay raise and bonus proposals

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021
Todd Shepherd

With a still uncertain financial situation, Delaware County leaders have been debating and approving various pay hikes and vague payouts to certain government employees. The county controller has raised concerns over perceived unfairness to both county workers who won’t benefit and to taxpayers.
By Todd Shepherd

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