Income or Sales Tax: Which Is the Better Option?
Type: Reports and PapersDate: July 22, 2009
In July of 2009, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was considering new revenue options to balance the Commonwealth’s budget and...
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Date: July 22, 2009
Expanded Tax Forgiveness Would Soften Impact of PIT Increase
Type: Reports and PapersDate: July 21, 2009
Governor Ed Rendell has proposed a one-half percent increase in Pennsylvania’s personal income tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to...
Comparing State Budget Proposals
Type: Budget AnalysisDate: July 16, 2009
This budget analysis, posted on July 16, 2009, compares Pennsylvania’s four competing budget proposals: the Governor’s budget, Senate Bill...
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Event Highlights Need to Raise Revenue for Workforce, Higher Education, Housing
Type: Press ReleaseDate: July 15, 2009
Dozens gather for a State Capitol rally today to urge lawmakers to preserve key investments in state services by...
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State Recession Economics 101: Why a State Budget That Slashes Spending Will Mean More Joblessness Throughout Pennsylvania
Type: Reports and PapersAuthor: Mark Price
Date: July 09, 2009
In June of 2009, the nation lost another 467,000 jobs and the national unemployment rate ended up at 9.5%....
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Shared Costs, Shared Resources: State Distribution of Severance Tax Revenues
Type: Reports and PapersDate: June 22, 2009
This Reports and Briefing Papers explores Governor Ed Rendell’s proposed 2009-2010 budget, which would enact a severance tax on...
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One-sided Methodology Biases Commonwealth Foundation Job Loss Claims
Type: Reports and PapersDate: June 17, 2009
On Monday, June 15, the Commonwealth Foundation posted a Press Release stating that a 1% personal income tax (PIT)...