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Zach Hoopes • PennLive

PA Dems’ Race to Act on Affordability by 2028 Has Begun

Like every political campaign across the country, Pennsylvania Democrats ran hard in 2026 on affordability, blaming the economic woes of the median...

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09/28/26
Tirzah Christopher • PennLive

PA Board Tasked With Financial Oversight Hasn’t Met for 3 Years

The board to ensure taxpayer money was spent wisely was created with bipartisan support, but the year before it disappeared, Democrats were accused...

09/28/26Read it on PennLive
09/21/26
Staff

PA Will Get Over $500m In Meta Settlement. Now It Has To Spend It.

The money could be used to provide mental health assistance for teens, who will administer it? "It's too big of a decision to be left in the hands...

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09/16/26
Inquirer

Philly City Council Returns After Messy Budget Fight

When lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.

09/16/26Read it on Inquirer
08/12/26
Nick Hand • Phila. Citizen

Mayor Parker's FY27 Budget, By The Numbers

The most notable thing about the City of Philadelphia's new budget for fiscal year 2027 may be how little the overall number changed. Overall...

08/12/26Read it on Phila. Citizen
08/10/26
Staff • PennLive

With Deadline Ahead, Pa. May End Experiment With 'Skill Games'

Pennsylvania lawmakers inked a budget deal and left Harrisburg last month without reaching an agreement on how to preserve skill games, the...

08/10/26Read it on PennLive
08/07/26
Melissa Prez-Carrillo • Spotlight PA

PA Counties Lose Out on More 911 Center Funding

"A pretty strong grassroots effort" failed to convince Pennsylvania lawmakers to increase the 911 phone fee as part of the 2026-27 state budget.

08/07/26Read it on Spotlight PA
08/03/26
E. Previti • Penncapital-star

Why Elections Mean Faster State Budgets in PA

07/29/26
Anna Orso • Inquirer.com

Philly's City Budget Is Balanced, But Concerns Loom

Officials warned of potential risks outside the Parker administration's control, including major financial challenges being faced by SEPTA and the...

07/29/26Read it on Inquirer.com
07/23/26
Evan Brandt • The Mercury

Muth Criticizes Budget Tricks, Failure to Pass Data Center Regs

"It's people versus the politicians. I'll be blunt."

07/23/26Read it on The Mercury
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