Resources on Governor's Proposed 2010-11 State Budget

February 9, 2010

Governor Ed Rendell released his proposed state budget for 2010-11 today.

Read PBPC's detailed budget analysis.

Read PBPC's statement on the budget.

The new spending plan has been crafted in the midst of a continuing recession, a growing current year budget deficit, and higher demand for basic services.

Look to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center for ongoing information around the state budget.

• See our February 5 news release which puts the state budget in perspective and frames the choices facing state lawmakers;
• View a PowerPoint presentation on funding essential services in Pennsylvania

Note: The Pennsylvania Cable Network's Call-In Show for Wednesday, February 10 has been cancelled because of the weather. PBPC Director Sharon Ward was scheduled to take questions on the new budget proposal. Check back later to find out when the show will be rescheduled.

2010-11 Budget Resources from Governor

You can access a web page dedicated to the proposed 2010-11 budget by clicking here. You can also link directly to:

• 2010-11 Governor's Executive Budget
• 2010-11 Budget In Brief
• 2010-11 Budget Address (The Governor mentions PBPC's work on modernizing the state sales tax on Page 12.)

Economy Watch

PBPC also launched a new web site feature this week titled Economy Watch, which tracks key economic indicators like Pennsylvania jobs and unemployment and how those figures compare to past recessions. You can also link to several other resources from the Economy Watch page, including pages discussing poverty and uninsured rates in Pennsylvania, growth in enrollment for public safety net programs in the wake of the recession, resources from our January 15 conference on the Recovery Act, and much more.