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Education

Auditor: Twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases

January 25, 2023January 26, 2023
Anthony Hennen
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At least a dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to avoid a referendum on tax increases.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

Boost in Pennsylvania tax revenues negated by inflation

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023
Anthony Hennen

Inflation makes the state’s purchases more expensive, just like everyone else’s.
By Anthony Hennen

Government

Terry Tracy: Delco using $60 million in non-recurring funds to balance FY 2023 Proposed Budget — taxpayer beware

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022
Terry Tracy
3

Balancing the budget on one-time federal handouts keeps the county on a course of unsustainable spending.
By Terry Tracy

Politics

Joe Gale: Against the tax hike and politician pay raise

December 9, 2022December 12, 2022
Joe Gale
11

I voted against the pay raise — and I won’t be accepting it, either.
By Joe Gale

Tax

Peter Mihalick: Tax simplification and tax cuts are good for Pennsylvania

November 15, 2022November 17, 2022
Peter Mihalick

Fixing tax code flaws and returning money to taxpayers could help average Pennsylvanians and jump-start the economy.
By Peter Mihalick

Tax

Andy Bloom: Across the pond, tax cuts take hold

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022
Andy Bloom
2

Could British tax cuts serve as an example for the U.S. Congress to follow after the midterms?
By Andy Bloom

Tax

Pennsylvania school district taxes hit $15.7B, will reach $20B in 2026

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022
Anthony Hennen

The state’s Independent Fiscal Office predicts that school taxes will continue to rise.
By Anthony Hennen

Politics

On Inflation Reduction Act, Pennsylvania’s two senators are divided

August 9, 2022August 10, 2022
Anthony Hennen
2

As the Inflation Reduction Act goes from the U.S. Senate to the House, Pennsylvania’s senators disagree on the bill’s consequences.
By Anthony Hennen

Tax

Philadelphia voters want lower property taxes, but higher taxes on the rich

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022
Anthony Hennen

City residents hold mixed views on taxation — except when it comes to the rich.
By Anthony Hennen

Justice System

Ben Mannes: Who is investigating Larry Krasner?

May 18, 2022May 31, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
3

Krasner’s tax delinquency raises more serious questions regarding possible criminal campaign finance activities. But are the State Attorney General or United States Attorney’s office even investigating?
By A. Benjamin Mannes

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