The Commonwealth’s reliance on property taxes stands in the way of real progress.
By Sen. Lisa Boscola
Property tax, rent rebate expansion crosses finish line
The tax rebate, held up by the budget impasse, is finally on the governor’s desk.
By Grace David
Philly lawmaker again crosses aisle to support school vouchers
Cracks begin to show in House Democrats’ fragile majority.
By Christen Smith
Rosica + Sammin: Pennsylvanians expect Shapiro to lead
The governor’s abdication on PASS Scholarships is a disappointment to everyone who hoped for better from him.
By Beth Ann Rosica and Kyle Sammin
Sen. Jarrett Coleman: Shapiro sold out students
The governor failed to deliver on his most important campaign promise — the one he made to kids and parents in failing schools.
By Sen. Jarrett Coleman
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: It’s not too late to save the state budget agreement
Republicans’ bipartisan deal with the governor broke down. It could still be salvaged.
By Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
Rep. Seth Grove explains the Pennsylvania state budget impasse
The budget process may contain more twists and turns, says Rep. Seth Grove.
By Linda Stein
Rep. Joshua Kail: The death of a budget negotiation
Shapiro talks of independence from his party’s vested interests, but folds at the first sign of resistance.
By Rep. Joshua Kail
School choice veto may not end Pennsylvania budget impasse
The governor’s vow to veto funding for a new school choice scholarship program may prove ineffective after all.
By Christen Smith
From the Editors: Shapiro caves on school funding, trust drops in Harrisburg
House Democrats pull the rug out from Republicans and Governor Shapiro in back-door budget dealings.
By the Editors