Income Tax Reform in Pennsylvania
Type: Reports and PapersAuthor: Stephen Herzenberg
Date: July 23, 2009
Despite Pennsylvania’s constitution uniformity clause, the analysis done by the Pa Budget and Policy Center, shows that it is...
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Author: Stephen Herzenberg
Date: July 23, 2009
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...
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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