State House Dems pass a budget far beyond that which the governor requested.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania senators eye a faster reduction of corporate tax rate
A long-sought reduction in the corporate net income tax may get expedited, either through the Legislature or as part of the budget negotiation process.
By Anthony Hennen
Sen. John Kane: The plumber’s perspective on Governor Shapiro’s budget
This budget will ensure our Commonwealth thrives without getting in the way of progress.
By Senator John Kane
New Pennsylvania child care tax credit may not benefit the neediest families
Tucked into the Pennsylvania budget is a provision for a child care tax credit, but it might not be the best way to help struggling families.
By Anthony Hennen
Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing
A Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee hearing focused on election security more than the allocation of Gov. Wolf’s proposed budget.
By Anthony Hennen
Watchdog group calls BS on Philly’s budget numbers
A public finance watchdog group gave Philadelphia an “F” for its budget numbers and says the city’s attempting to hide a debt burden.
By Gregory Bresiger
Andrew Abramczyk: Medicaid, the federal program that ate Pennsylvania
Federal coronavirus “aid” made things worse.
By Andrew Abramcyzk
Pennsylvania’s alternate transportation funding plan ‘dead on arrival,’ legislators say
A package of transportation revenue options proposed last week will not pass the General Assembly this year, legislators said, leaving questions about how the state will address its multibillion dollar infrastructure problem.
By Christen Smith
Lawmakers opt for saving over spending in Pennsylvania budget
PA lawmakers have set a budget that saves most of the state’s stimulus and tax surplus in a rainy day fund–but the battle to allocate the billions in savings has just begun
By Christen Smith
A Stimulus Would Mean ‘Survival’ for Long-Term Care
Long-term care advocates say a stimulus would mean “survival” for their industry — and many in Pennsylvania. Federal stimulus dollars can directly support residents and their providers of care at the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic.