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PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reported a collection of $3.1 billion in General Fund revenue for November, surpassing the anticipated amount by $46.4 million, or 1.5 percent, according to …
Pennsylvania General Fund Revenue Exceeds November Estimate; Sales and Personal Income Tax Fall Short Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023-24 that prioritizes Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and schools. The budget includes investments in education, support for businesses, …
Highlights from Governor Shapiro’s Signing: Pennsylvania’s Budget Boosts Economy, Schools, and Communities Read More
State Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) expressed support for increased investments in housing, labor, schools, and public spaces in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the successful funding of the Whole-Home Repairs program and …
Senator Nikil Saval Praises State Commitment to Whole-Home Repairs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA) express disappointment over the failure to expand state-funded pre-K programs and address the child care crisis in the 2023-24 Pennsylvania state …
Missed Opportunities: Early Learning Pennsylvania Urges Action on Pre-K Expansion and Child Care Crisis Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Lead-Free Promise Project is praising the inclusion of $2.37 million in Pennsylvania’s final 2023-24 budget for lead paint remediation. The funding will support low-income homeowners and landlords …
Pennsylvania Budget: $2.37 Million Secured to Combat Lead Hazards and Protect Children’s Health Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Level Up Coalition praises the addition of $100 million in funding to the 2023-24 PA budget as a crucial step towards addressing the equity issues in Pennsylvania’s …
Level Up Coalition Applauds $100M Funding Boost to Address Equity Issues in Pennsylvania Schools Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Senator Christine Tartaglione expressed her dissent on the budget which passed the Pennsylvania Senate on Friday. She highlighted its failure to address key issues such as raising the …
Senator Christine Tartaglione Dissents on Pennsylvania Budget, Calls for Action on Key Issues Read More
Op-Ed by Nancy Murray, M.S., president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and senior vice president of Achieva The PA House has passed a budget that includes a $170 million …
Taking $170M From the ID/A Budget Is Defunding, Not Saving Read More
Op-Ed by Gary Blumenthal, Mechanicsburg, PA resident, disability advocate, and former federal official. My brother is a 66-year-old with significant life challenges with autism, aging and his fragile health. He …
State Budget Debate: Intellectual Disability Community Resolves Not Be Left Behind Read More