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State Politics

Christen Smith: PennDOT proposes tolls for nine bridges, Girard Point Bridge included

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
Christen Smith
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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

The Economy

Carl Marrara: Wolf’s budget proposal fails reality test

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
Carl Marrara
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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

Education

Matthew Brouillette: It’s time to do right by kids — and give families more control

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
Matthew Brouillette

“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

State Politics

Tirzah Duren: Wolf’s budget hits Philly while it’s still down

February 9, 2021February 10, 2021
Tirzah Duren
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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

Municipal Government

Christen Smith: Report–Philadelphia taxpayer burden fourth worst in the nation

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Christen Smith

Unfunded retirement obligations and pension promises have left Philly drowning in debt, to a startling tune of $27,500 per resident.
By Christen Smith

Municipal Government

Todd Shepherd: Delco plows on with creation of health department as budget figures will arrive soon

January 24, 2021February 26, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

State Politics

Todd DeFeo: Proposal would merge Pennsylvania agencies, streamline government operations

October 13, 2020October 16, 2020
Todd DeFeo

Merging these state agencies together will lead to streamline government operations and reduce the cost to taxpayers.
By Todd DeFeo

The Economy

Todd Shepherd: Thousands of Delaware Valley workers likely eligible for Philly wage-tax refund

July 22, 2020February 26, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

Municipal Government

Kyle Sammin: Councilwoman’s proposed tax is unwise, unworkable and unconstitutional

June 25, 2020December 12, 2020
Kyle Sammin
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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

Politics

State Rep. Frank Ryan: Pa. must eliminate property taxes – and here’s how to do it

September 19, 2019January 8, 2020
Frank Ryan
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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

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