Frank Ryan: Pennsylvania’s budget is balanced — but only on paper
Pennsylvania’s newly enacted budget has been described as balanced. Legally and technically, that may be true but economically,…
2026 Pennsylvania Budget: Important Decisions Affecting Families and Communities – Concerned Women for America
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for…
Sen. Joe Picozzi: A responsible budget that protects taxpayers and strengthens Pennsylvania
Over the past several months, my colleagues and I have worked diligently to craft a responsible state budget…
Pennsylvania budget includes $10 million for performance-based university funding
The recently passed Pennsylvania state budget includes a $10 million performance-based funding pool for Penn State, Temple University,…
From the Editors: Pennsylvania’s high court gets it right on slot machines
This week, the state Supreme Court ruled something was true that everyone already knew was true: the so-called…
Lehigh Valley Political Pulse: Gridlock, budgets and midterm politics shape summer outlook
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — With Memorial Day behind them, lawmakers are heading toward summer recess amid questions about what,…
Felice Fein: Pennsylvania’s budget — balanced or bazinga?
When Dr. Sheldon Cooper from “The Big Bang Theory” would pull a prank on someone, rather than “gotcha”…
Pennsylvania Announces Tourism, Film, Sports Grants and Housing Plan
What This Means for You State leaders are investing in tourism events, film production, sports marketing, and housing…
A no-new-tax-increase budget moves Pennsylvania forward
I’m pleased to report that after many months of intense meetings, we were able to negotiate a more…
Pennsylvania’s budget bullies cyber students out of their money
The Pennsylvania state budget for 2025-26 is finally law — just 135 days late. The budget grew 5.1…
University town hall addresses effects of government shutdown
Senior University leadership updated the Pitt community on how the federal government shutdown and delayed state budget are…
Gov. Shapiro, at Bethlehem fire station, touts broader public-safety spending in 2025-26 budget
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro was in town Friday to share how his proposed 2025-26 budget would…