Tag: budget
Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget plan in place
The legislation unveiled Friday envisions a roughly $45 billion spending plan, about a 5% increase from the last approved budget.
10 months ago
Mayor Kenney tells Philadelphia City Council schools need more state money to make improvements
School district leaders made their annual appearance at Philadelphia City Council, giving members a chance to question officials about education.
12 months ago
Shapiro’s 1st Pennsylvania budget stresses schools, reserves
Shapiro's budget proposal comes as Pennsylvania keeps taking in robust tax collections, leaving it with $11 billion in reserve cash.
1 year ago
Capitol quiet during 5th day without new Pennsylvania budget
Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year.
2 years ago
Biden’s budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits
President Biden's budget plan calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, lower budget deficits, more money for police and greater funding for education, public health and housing.
2 years ago
In his first in-person budget address in two years, Murphy touted a growing economy and announced a new property tax relief program.
2 years ago
Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law
The NDAA authorizes a 5% increase in military spending over last year, and is the product of intense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania State Police will escape legislative scrutiny in 2021 budget process
The decision comes after a year dominated by policy brutality protests, and amid concerns about illegal vehicle searches and alleged racial profiling of Latinos by troopers.
3 years ago
Philly facing $450M budget shortfall; officials eye cuts, taxes, and privatization
After a bruising pandemic year, the city faces a steep budget shortfall. Service cuts, tax hikes, and privatization or sale of city assets are on the table.
3 years ago
N.J. lawmakers greenlight $4.5B in debt to shore up budget
The new borrowing means the state can continue to fund programs touted by Murphy, like pre-k and community college.
4 years ago
What to know before N.J. coronavirus budget hearings begin Tuesday
Here’s what to watch for as legislative hearings kick off Tuesday on N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed $32 billion nine-month budget.
4 years ago
Murphy proposes revised N.J. budget in response to pandemic’s economic toll
The proposal doesn’t call for as much borrowing as Murphy had planned previously. It cuts spending and would raise taxes, especially on millionaires.
4 years ago
Invoking ‘change’, Council introduces ‘New Normal’ budget, advances housing bills
After days of protest over the police killing of George Floyd, City Council wants the city to redirect spending to better address racial disparities.
4 years ago
Facing nearly $5 billion shortfall, Pa. lawmakers plan to pass short-term budget
The plan will allow officials to get a clearer picture of the strain placed on Pennsylvania’s finances by efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Pa. tax revenues plummet $2.2 billion as top state official warns reopening won’t end economic pain
Dramatic budget cuts or tax increases might be needed if Congress does not send additional, unrestricted aid to states.
4 years ago