State Budget and Tax Policy

Governor Announces Mid-Year Budget Cuts as Revenues Dwindle

January 13, 2010

The Rendell Administration has identified $161 million in cuts to the 2009-10 state budget to address a recession-driven revenue shortfall.

State Deficit Grows as December Tax Collections Show Little Sign of Recovery

January 5, 2010

Midway through the 2009-10 Fiscal Year, the Commonwealth's revenue collections continue to be about 2% short of estimate – a gap of $254 million.

Mid-Year Budget Briefing: Revenues Estimated To Be $450 Million Short of Mark

December 16, 2009

With the recession continuing to take a toll on tax revenues, Pennsylvania is poised to end another fiscal year with less revenue than expected, prompting Governor Ed Rendell to make additional cuts to the 2009-10 budget.

Revenue Tracker: Collections Come Up Short Once Again in November

December 2, 2009

With General Fund revenue collections in for November, the Commonwealth continues to be about 2% short of estimate for the 2009-10 fiscal year.

New Report Puts Pa. Among 'Terrible 10' Most Regressive Tax States

November 18, 2009

Working families in Pennsylvania pay a far higher share of their income in state and local taxes than their wealthiest counterparts, according to a new study.

2009-10 State Budget Analysis: Plan 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.

Governor Signs $27.8 Billion Budget Bill

October 21, 2009

Governor Ed Rendell signed the budget plan on October 9. View tables detailing departmental funding levels and federal stimulus allocations.