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Mastriano’s education funding plan would devastate PA’s public schools, advocates say
‘We would have to be insane to support what (Mastriano) is offering’ said Ed Albert of the PA Association of Rural and Small Schools.
Policy
The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation
Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.
Budget
State lawmakers praised this year’s budget as historic. Here’s what’s in it.
This year’s state budget includes more cash for education, a business tax cut and some changes to the state’s election laws.
Budget
The new state budget brings changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws
For one thing, counties will no longer be able to accept third-party grants to fund elections.
Environment
State budget will give environmental efforts a funding boost, advocates, lawmakers say
The spending plan the General Assembly approved last week includes $220 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to establish a clean streams fund.
Budget
Senate lawmakers approve ‘historic’ state budget, raft of constitutional amendments
The measures were approved after extensive debate in the legislature’s upper chamber.
Budget
House lawmakers approve $45.2 billion state budget proposal
Still waiting on the Senate, but House leadership called the plan a responsible one that ‘takes care of people.’
This week's headlines
This week’s headlines: Budget talks continue as lawmakers focus on school curricula
A roundup of the week’s political news with no shortage of surprises during budget season.
Budget
Trump says Pennsylvania budget should be ‘tied’ to bill expanding poll watcher access
The former president is wading into conversations about the state budget.
Budget
State House Appropriations Committee chair: Budget unlikely to be done by June 30 deadline
Wolf’s budget secretary says a deal is ‘very close and within reach’
Budget
Philadelphia’s $5.8 billion budget by the numbers
Final approval of the city’s budget includes increased spending for police, anti-violence programs and property tax relief
Budget
It’s budget season in Pennsylvania. Here are five things to watch for.
Lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf have until midnight on June 30 to pass the 2022-23 state budget
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