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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenue for May totaled $3.2 billion, falling $66.3 million or 2% below projections, according to Revenue Secretary Pat Browne. Despite the slight shortfall, the fiscal …
Pennsylvania’s $3.2B May Revenue Signals Strength Despite Shortfall Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) School Board recently approved a $333,897,499 general fund budget for the 2025-26 school year. This marks an $11.3 million, …
WCASD Boosts Funding to $333.9M to Empower Students and Protect Futures! Read More
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025–26 budget proposal outlines a bold $51.5 billion general fund spending plan, with historic investments in education, public transit, health care, and housing. From expanded funding for …
Your Tax Dollars Are at Risk: Why Pennsylvania Needs a Watchdog to Stop Wasteful Spending Now Read More
The House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has sparked outrage and applause in equal measure — a sweeping package that includes permanent tax cuts, Medicaid reforms, defense hikes, and even …
Washington’s Spending Spree Is Robbing Your Future—Here’s the Truth They Don’t Want You to Know Read More
Marriage is more than a ceremony — it’s a union of families and finances. When you and your partner are honest with each other about money and financial goals, it can help …
What Comes After, ‘I Do?’ Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 96, aimed at protecting older adults and incapacitated individuals from losing their homes due to unpaid property …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Protect Vulnerable Homeowners Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, designed to provide financial relief to nearly one million working residents. House Bill …
Pennsylvania House Passes Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania reported $6.2 billion in General Fund revenue for April, surpassing estimates by $363.2 million, or 6.2 percent, according to Revenue Secretary Pat Browne. The fiscal year-to-date …
Pennsylvania Reports $6.2 Billion in General Fund Revenue for April, Exceeding Estimates Read More
IRVINE, CA — Property taxes levied on U.S. single-family homes totaled $357.5 billion in 2024, down 1.6% from the previous year, according to ATTOM’s newly released property tax analysis. Despite …
How Rising Home Values Are Changing Your Property Tax Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania collected $2.9 billion in General Fund revenue in February, outperforming estimates by $44.0 million, or 1.6 percent, according to Revenue Secretary Pat Browne. Fiscal year-to-date collections stand …
Pennsylvania Surges Ahead with $2.9 Billion in February Revenue, Closing in on Fiscal Goals Read More