‘No agreements’ on how to pay for PA budget, GOP House leader says
Where Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R., Jefferson) may see a glass half full when it comes to a deal on how to pay for the state budget, House… Read More
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S&P threatens to cut PA credit rating
S&P Global Ratings threatened Thursday to cut Pennsylvania’s AA- general-obligation bond rating a notch, which would likely drive up taxpayers’ annual borrowing costs. Philadelphia Inquirer, July 6, 2017 Full story
How much money will your school district get?: PA budget 2017-18
The $32 billion state spending plan that is awaiting Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature includes $7.1 billion for basic education and special education funding. PennLive.com, July 6, 2017 Full story
Overly optimistic projections lead to $1 billion deficit reality for PA
The last month of the fiscal year was a decent one for Pennsylvania, revenue-wise, with returns coming in slightly higher than expected. But it comes at the end of a… Read More
PA high court’s tax ruling could affect school budgets
In a ruling that ultimately could affect school budgets across the state, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Montgomery County Court to reconsider a decision that allowed the Upper… Read More
Pennsylvania’s guns-for-teachers bill hailed, panned
A bill in the Pennsylvania legislature to let school districts arm teachers has plunged local educators into the debate over guns. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 1, 2017 Full story
Standardized Keystone Exams face elimination under proposal
A reprieve from standardized testing could be in sight for the state’s students. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 3, 2017 Full story
Across region, mixed results for schools in state budget deals
Any talk of Pennsylvania’s education budget has to begin here: The commonwealth has no completed budget at the moment. State lawmakers did craft and pass a spending plan, but the… Read More
Citizens rally at courthouse for fair Pa. budget
Incoming Coatesville High freshman Aidan Brady was attending just his second political rally as he stood with about a dozen demonstrators outside the county courthouse Thursday night. Delaware County Daily… Read More
15 highlights of what’s in the $32 billion agreed-to state budget plan
The Senate and House will vote Friday on a proposed $32 billion general fund budget for 2017-18 that Republican and Democratic leaders crafted with Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration. Pennlive.com, June… Read More