NEW FROM PBPC

How Did Pa. Congressmembers Vote on Health Care Reform?

November 9, 2009

The U.S. House made history over the weekend by approving comprehensive health care reform. See how Pennsylvania's U.S. House members voted on the landmark legislation.

State Budget Compromises Many State Services

November 6, 2009

Federal stimulus funds helped stave off deep cuts in health care and education. Still, the 2009-10 state budget cut more than $500 million from the prior year and relies heavily on one-time revenue sources. Read PBPC's full analysis of the state budget.

Revenue Tracker: Year-to-date Gap at $160 Million

November 3, 2009

Below-estimate Sales Tax collections drove October's monthly shortfall. Overall year-to-date collections remain weak and a mid-year revenue gap may be likely.

Pennsylvanians Lose Employment-Based Health Care Faster Than the Nation

October 29, 2009

Employers provided health insurance to 694,471 fewer Pennsylvanians in 2007 and 2008 than at the start of the decade, according to a new report analyzing U.S. Census data.

A Roadmap to State & Local Tax Policies

Check out PBPC's easy-to-read handbook explaining state and local tax structures and how Pennsylvania's budget is put together. The Common Good: What Pennsylvania's Budget and Tax Policies Mean to You challenges myths about the state's tax burden and spending levels by comparing state spending and taxes to those in other states and examining how Pennsylvania spending and tax levels have changed over time.

Just the Facts, Please

Pennsylvania’s budget funds critical public services that keep our communities safe, educate our children, help our economy to grow, and provide health care for the poor and disabled. Learn more with PBPC's Just the Facts on Pennsylvania Spending, Pennsylvania Taxes, Tax Fairness and Pennsylvania Debt.