Tag: budget
After another impasse, many seek change in Pennsylvania budgeting process
While lawmakers passed a budget by the June 30 deadline, the state spending plan was $2 billion out of balance for four months.
7 years ago
Federal tax uncertainty casts doubt on Pa. revenue estimates
7 years ago
Wolf approves most of Pa. Legislature-backed revenue plan
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed the majority of the revenue plan passed by the Legislature last week — four months past the deadline.
7 years ago
Pa. House budget plan disliked in the Senate, but being considered as end to impasse
The budget’s completion still could hinge on whether the state House and Senate can agree on a gambling expansion.
7 years ago
No budget progress, but Pa. lawmakers say talks continue
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are hoping that opposition to Gov. Tom Wolf’s unilateral budget-balancing plan will galvanize the body into action.
7 years ago
Treasurer OKs $700 million loan to Pa. as budget stalemate stretches out
Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella has changed his mind and authorized a $700 million short-term loan to the commonwealth so it can make Medicaid payments.
7 years ago
GOP pushes Wolf to distribute Pa. education tax credits
Days after negotiations to balance Pennsylvania's late budget collapsed completely, lawmakers, the governor, and their staffers are still trading barbs.
7 years ago
Wilmington city council implements changes to grant funding process
Wilmington City Council takes steps to increase transparency for all budgeted grant funding including the application process.
7 years ago
Delaware gets an 'F' for its financial health
A nonprofit that says it promotes transparent government financial information has given Delaware an F grade for its financial health.
7 years ago
Pa. political strife could hurt business prospects
As Pennsylvania contends with a months-late budget and recently downgraded bond rating, it's also working hard to entice Amazon to set up a secondary headquarters.
7 years ago
Pa. Treasurer Joe Torsella reiterates, no loans until the budget’s done
State Treasurer Joe Torsella has found himself at the center of contentious battles over funding Pennsylvania's unbalanced budget and paying the commonwealth's bills.
7 years ago
Stark differences persist as Pa. Senate returns to budget talks
7 years ago
Pa. school leaders anxious, still stinging from 2015 as 2017 state budget talks again linger
7 years ago
Listen 2:27Part One: Even with progressive education funding, ‘fairness’ eludes Berlin schools
Part One of our Berlin series
7 years ago
What will the House do? It’s Pennsylvania’s $2B question
7 years ago