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Pennsylvanians Support Taxing Wealthy to Save Social Security September 12, 2024
Social Security is among the rare topics that can make Republicans and Democrats see eye to eye, according to a new survey. In Pennsylvania, people on......
Pro-Growth Reforms a ‘Game-Changer’ September 12, 2024
The budget removes some of the taxes that have been holding the state back for years....
Interview with Dave McCormick September 10, 2024
“I'd rather drive for you than Lady Gaga." And I said, "Really?" “Lady Gaga can't lower my taxes.”...
If Appalachia Recovers, Small Entrepreneurs Will Drive the Revival September 10, 2024
Bootstrapping economic growth has a certain appeal. It’s decentralized with many actors pursuing their own ends – plant 1,000 seeds and let the flowers bloom, then harvest what found the light.For rural regions like Appalachia, where local politician...
Elections Are about Hearts, Minds--and Getting Voters to Vote April 16, 2024
Recently, I attended my grade school reunion in South Philly – St. Monica, Class of …A classmate, greeting me after decades of not seeing each other, said: “Hey Guy, do me a favor, please. Can you tell the Republicans to focus on winning?” (Nice to s...
Biden Heads to PA to Talk Taxes and Hit Trump April 16, 2024
In Scranton, his hometown, the president is expected to discuss the tax code in terms of economic fairness, arguing that Donald Trump’s tax cuts benefited billionaires....
While Trump is in Court, Biden Touts Tax Plan in PA April 16, 2024
The president will visit speak in three different Keystone State cities this week as he aims to keep it blue....
Will Slot Machines Finally Lower PA Property Taxes? April 16, 2024
Former Gov. Ed Rendell helped sell Pennsylvanians on legalizing slot machines on a promise that $1 billion in property tax relief would be coming....
Bill Would Give Teachers Tax Credit for Out-of-Pocket Costs April 15, 2024
Teachers could receive up to a $500 state tax credit per year under a bill that the House Finance Committee is expected to consider this week. It is another step toward addressing the teacher shortage the state faces....
Biden Prepares PA Swing to Make Economic Case Against Trump April 12, 2024
President Joe Biden is preparing a campaign swing through battleground Pennsylvania next week, zeroing in on his plans to raise taxes for the wealthiest Americans and corporations as he looks to present an economic contrast in his close contest again...
Bigger Tax Breaks for Pennsylvania Wind Farms April 08, 2024
Over the next few weeks, two large cranes will begin to pull down the hulking fiberglass blades from the 68 turbines at the Twin Ridges Wind Farm....
A ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Threatens Pittsburgh April 08, 2024
Just six years after emerging from state receivership, Pittsburgh again is barreling toward a “fiscal cliff” that could drain its bank accounts in only a few years, according to internal city documents obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette....
My Plan For a New Era of Energy Leadership in PA April 03, 2024
Pennsylvania’s energy industry has long created good-paying jobs and ensured consumers have reliable, affordable power. We need to be more competitive — and it’s time we write the next chapter....
Is Trump Really Leading in Battleground Pennsylvania? April 03, 2024
Several national pollsters have concluded that Donald Trump is leading in Pennsylvania over Joe Biden. The RealClearPolitics polling average as of April 3 shows Trump with a 0.6% edge in the Keystone State. Some pollsters even show Trump at 52% suppo...
Recreational Marijuana Could Net $41 Million in Taxes April 02, 2024
Legalizing adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania has long seemed unlikely, but Republicans in the state legislature have acknowledged the commonwealth is missing revenue....
Scholarships Succeed in a Pennsylvania Catholic School April 02, 2024
The Pennsylvania scholarships have helped many students. But public funding through tax credits for donors leaves too many on waiting lists....
Shapiro’s Carbon Tax is Unnecessary, Unpopular and Harmful April 01, 2024
Gainey's Tax Exemption Challenges Are a Farce April 01, 2024
The Gainey administration’s scheme to squeeze taxes out of currently tax exempt properties — including, shockingly, Children’s Hospital......
If Shapiro Wants to Compete With Ohio, He Must Imitate It February 12, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro is right: Pennsylvania is losing to Ohio. In the last two years, Pennsylvania witnessed a net loss of 2,425 residents and $90 million in income to Ohio....
Sen. Yaw Introduces Bill to Repeal RGGI Carbon Tax February 12, 2024
State Sen. Gene Yaw has filed legislation to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax. Former Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed an executive in 2019 to bring the state into RGGI, a move the state legislature previously rejected....
Lavish Spending Requests Would Mean Higher Taxes February 08, 2024
Absent significant tax increases on individuals, Basic Education Funding Commission’s $7 Billion additional funding remains a pipe dream....
Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Wisely Looks Toward Future February 08, 2024
The governor’s focus on education equity, public transportation funding, and raising the minimum wage — all without new tax increases — provides legislators with a road map worth following....
Shapiro’s Budget Is an Epic Ask For Legislature February 08, 2024
Shapiro wants to spend billions in reserve funds to pull the state out of the milieu of mediocrity, while Republicans say spending that money will lead to tax increases and financial disaster....
PA Gov. Shapiro Pitches Legal Weed in Budget February 07, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvania to legalize and tax marijuana to help pay for new investments in education and more....
Gov. Shapiro, Spend More on Public Schools Not Vouchers February 05, 2024
As Gov. Josh Shapiro prepares to deliver his second budget address tomorrow, he is widely expected to take a major step toward delivering on his campaign promise to fully fund Pennsylvania’s public schools with a proposal to invest billions of dollar...
