Budget Points: A Look at 2010-11 Budget

PBPC has released the first in a series of policy briefs on the proposed 2010-11 state budget. In the first edition of "Budget Points," we take a look at the plan to create a Stimulus Transition Reserve Fund, which will enact revenue changes to make the tax system more fair and preserve critical services.

State Budget and Tax Policy

Budget Points: Stimulus Transition Fund Makes Tax System More Fair, Preserves Critical Services

March 12, 2010

PBPC released the first in a series of policy briefs this week on the proposed 2010-11 state budget. In the first edition of "Budget Points," we take a look at the proposal to create a Stimulus Transition Reserve Fund.

Summit Features Experts on Revenue, Pensions, Winning Budget Strategies

March 9, 2010

At the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center's 2010 Budget Summit, experts took an in-depth look at the 2010-11 state budget and discussed ways to ensure the final budget preserves essential services and maintains key investments. View publications, presentations and other materials from the event.

Pa. House Likely to Vote on Budget Bill This Month

March 5, 2010

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is preparing to hold a vote on the state budget bill and related legislation by the end of March.

February Shortfall Brings State Revenue Deficit to $477 Million for Fiscal Year

March 2, 2010

With much of General Fund revenue coming typically in March and April, February’s anemic collections make it highly likely the state will end the fiscal year with a shortfall larger than the $525 million that the Rendell Administration is projecting.

Sign a Letter to Congress in Support of Increased Medicaid Matching Funds

February 25, 2010

Extended federal funds are critical to prevent deep cuts in funding for public safety, children’s services and health care programs in Pennsylvania. Show your support by signing on to the letter before March 1.

Detailed Analysis of Governor's 2010-11 Budget

February 9, 2010

Governor Ed Rendell has proposed a budget for the 2010-11 Fiscal Year that would maintain funding for many programs at levels below 2008-09, reflecting the ongoing effect of the national recession and a continued decline in state tax revenue.

Resources on Governor's Proposed 2010-11 State Budget

February 9, 2010

Governor Ed Rendell released his proposed state budget for the 2010-11 Fiscal Year today. Access PBPC's detailed analysis of the budget plan, a statement on the budget and other budget resources.

Lawmakers Examine Proposed Legislative Fiscal Office

February 3, 2010

State lawmakers examined a plan to create an independent legislative fiscal office today during a joint public hearing of the House and Senate Finance Committees. PBPC Director Sharon Ward offered testimony.