The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a new plan to toll nine bridges, but some are concerned about the great costs and lack of specificity.
By Christen Smith
Carl Marrara: Wolf’s budget proposal fails reality test
As his administration continues to be embarrassed by controversy and a floundering vaccine rollout, Gov. Wolf should focus on getting his own house in order before peddling a big-government agenda masquerading as a pandemic response.
By Carl Marrara
Matthew Brouillette: It’s time to do right by kids — and give families more control
“Schools that teach” sounded great as Gov. Wolf’s campaign slogan in 2014 and 2018. But two years into Wolf’s second term, many parents are relegated to wishing for “schools that open.”
By Matthew Brouillette
Tirzah Duren: Wolf’s budget hits Philly while it’s still down
Among the myriad issues currently affecting small businesses in Philadelphia, Gov. Wolf’s proposed tax increases shouldn’t be one of them.
By Tirzah Duren
Christen Smith: Report–Philadelphia taxpayer burden fourth worst in the nation
Unfunded retirement obligations and pension promises have left Philly drowning in debt, to a startling tune of $27,500 per resident.
By Christen Smith
Todd Shepherd: Delco plows on with creation of health department as budget figures will arrive soon
Opaque budget projections for Delaware County’s forthcoming health department has left some residents weary of the proposal’s suspected tax burden.
By Todd Shepherd
Todd DeFeo: Proposal would merge Pennsylvania agencies, streamline government operations
Merging these state agencies together will lead to streamline government operations and reduce the cost to taxpayers.
By Todd DeFeo
Todd Shepherd: Thousands of Delaware Valley workers likely eligible for Philly wage-tax refund
With non-residents making up such a large portion of the city’s revenue, the Covid-19 crisis should be forcing the city’s leaders to start rethinking the tax.
By Todd Shepherd
Kyle Sammin: Councilwoman’s proposed tax is unwise, unworkable and unconstitutional
In what has become a yearly tradition, the city seeks to solve its annual budget deficit by reaching into the pockets of the citizenry.
By Kyle Sammin
State Rep. Frank Ryan: Pa. must eliminate property taxes – and here’s how to do it
Frustrated by your tax bills? Pennsylvania HB 13 would eliminate school property taxes and provide alternate revenue sources to spread the burden of school funding equitably.
By Frank Ryan