Governor’s 2017 Budget is a Win for Children

Governor Wolf’s proposed budget is a refreshing commitment to one special interest – the state’s children.  Nearly all of the new state spending proposed by the Governor is targeted to improve early learning and public schools. Given the State’s...

State Education Funding Increases 2017-2018 SEPA

The 2017-18 State budget includes a $100 million increase in Basic Education Funding and a $25 million increase in Special Education Funding. See how much additional funding each school district in Southeast PA will receive.

STATEMENT: Governor Wolf Budget 2017 Address- Feb 7, 2017

[DOWNLOAD PDF] This Budget is a Win for Children Statement by Donna Cooper on the Governor’s 2017 Budget Address Governor Wolf’s proposed budget is a refreshing commitment to one special interest – the state’s children. Despite the state’s dire deficit and gaping...

News Release: Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top 5 things you need to know about Gov. Wolf’s budget PCCY examines the Governor’s budget address for FY 2016/17 . PHILADELPHIA (February 9, 2016) – Here are our top 5 takeaways from today’s budget address in Harrisburg: . 85%: Governor Wolf...

What If a Stopgap Budget Passes? – September 18, 2015

WHAT STOPS AND WHAT GAP IS CREATED IN A STOPGAP BUDGET? The Pennsylvania Senate just passed a bill that is called a “stopgap budget.” House leadership has indicated they support this approach. The Governor has also expressed willingness to take this...