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PA Senate Approves State Budget Plan
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a budget plan by a vote of 39-8. It improves upon the Governor's budget, but deep cuts to education and health services remain.
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Hundreds Rally at Capitol to Save Critical Services for PA Families
Pennsylvanians called on Governor Corbett and the General Assembly to restore funding for General Assistance and critical county services for children and people with disabilities.
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Good News on Revenue: A Look at the Independent Fiscal Office's Estimate
Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office predicts stronger state revenues based on an improving economy. This means there will be as much as $800 million to restore cuts proposed by the Governor.
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PA House-Approved Corporate Tax Cut Will Mean Long-term Budget Problems
House Bill 2150 will not close corporate tax loopholes in Pennsylvania but will erode the quality of schools, health care and human services for the commonwealth's children and families.
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Recent News

April Tax Collections Stronger than Expected, Improving Revenue Outlook

May 9, 2012

After lackluster collections in the first half of the 2011-12 fiscal year, big revenue months March and April surged past estimates, narrowing the state’s revenue shortfall for the fiscal year.

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Senate Budget Reflects Deep Concerns about Cuts But Doesn't Restore Enough of What PA Values

May 9, 2012

"We applaud the Senate for advancing a budget that reflects Pennsylvanians' deep concerns about the cost of Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed cuts, but this budget does not go far enough to restore the investments that citizens value," said Better Choices for Pennsylvania co-chairs in a media statement today.

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PA Senate Approves State Budget Plan

May 9, 2012

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a $27.6 billion budget plan today by a vote of 39-8. The plan improves upon the budget proposed by Governor Corbett, but deep cuts to education and health services remain.
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Other Recent Analysis

Closing Loopholes? HB 2150 Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Too Big to Trust?: Banks, schools and the problem of interest rate swaps in Philadelphia.

Weakening Oversight of Rate Hikes: Legislation undermines meaningful review of health insurance rate increases.

No Time to Target Tax Breaks to Wealthy Jet Owners: Analysis of legislation that would provide yet another unaffordable and ineffective tax break.

Poverty Rises Sharply in PA and the Nation: A review of latest U.S. Census data.