‘Woefully behind’: Pa. advocates hope more support for historic revitalization is part of the state’s budget

A recent state analysis of 20 state tax credit programs found seven accomplished their legislative intent.

Environmental groups criticize the tax credits because they would heavily subsidize natural gas production, a process that emits the potent greenhouse gas methane.

GOP Rep. Kevin Hensley said the state’s nearly $700 million budget surplus warranted a larger credit. Dems who control the budget-writing panel thought otherwise.