What’s the PA Budget Standoff Costing You? July 31, 2015

LESS IS LESS Numbers don’t lie. Governor Wolf’s proposed budget would invest an additional $410 million in schools, with over $44 million coming to suburban districts in Southeast PA. The budget passed by the legislature and vetoed by the Governor underfunds Southeast...

Pennsylvania State Sales Tax Loopholes

It’s no secret the State Legislature faces two big challenges in this year’s budget: providing fair and adequate funding for schools and closing a $2 billion deficit.  What few people realize however is that Pennsylvania gives away twice as much in sales tax breaks...

A State Budget Proposal That Makes the Right Choices for Children

Any budget is an expression of priorities. The budget proposed by Governor Wolf sends a clear signal that children are his priority. Nearly all of the new state spending proposed by the Governor is targeted to improve early learning, public schools, and access to...