House Democrats pull the rug out from Republicans and Governor Shapiro in back-door budget dealings.
By the Editors
BREAKING: State budget — including Lifeline Scholarships — comes down to the wire
After passing the state Senate, the governor’s budget depends on a few votes in the narrowly divided House.
By Broad + Liberty Staff
Bipartisan school choice embrace reframes state budget negotiations
Governor Shapiro’s triangulation on the issue of education opens up new lanes of compromise in the divided state government.
By Anthony Hennen and Christen Smith
House GOP says Democrats sabotaged Shapiro budget to spend more
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