Will Michael Nutter Be the Deciding Vote on the Shale Bill?
Update: The Pennsylvania Senate approved the shale fee bill Tuesday by a vote of 31-19. The House followed suit...
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More of the Same? Governor Corbett’s Next Budget
Governor Tom Corbett will release his second budget Tuesday, and if history is any indication, we can expect more...
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Pa. Loses $300 Million to Gas Drilling Tax Impasse
Legislative inaction on a natural gas drilling tax has cost Pennsylvania $300 million in lost revenue, according to the...
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Price of Service Cuts: Drowning in Debt: Budget Cuts Raise Cost of College
The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center is telling the stories of Pennsylvanians impacted by five years of state service...
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Price of Service Cuts: Fewer Places to Turn for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center is telling the stories of Pennsylvanians impacted by five years of state service...
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Paying the Price of Service Cuts
The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center launched a new series today featuring stories of Pennsylvanians impacted by five years...
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Tax Loophole Bill a First Step, More Needs to Be Done
Pennsylvania Representatives Dave Reed and Eugene DePasquale rolled out legislation today that would take a first step towards closing...
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Pa. Revenue Mixed, as Governor Prepares 2012-13 Budget
Pennsylvania’s revenue picture remains mixed as Governor Tom Corbett prepares to roll out his 2012-13 state budget proposal in...
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Developing Story: Bank Swaps and Philadelphia
As Sharon Ward wrote yesterday, the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center put out a new report documenting the millions...
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Bank Swap Deals Cost Philadelphia City, School District
Large financial institutions, including many that received financial bailouts in the wake of the financial crisis, are making hundreds...
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A January Freeze
Governor Tom Corbett announced $157 million in state spending cuts this week to resolve a midyear revenue shortfall. This...
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Another $157 Million in Cuts Could Be on the Way
Governor Tom Corbett announced nearly $157 million in state spending freezes today. They vary by department and program, but...
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