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Key points from Senate budget hearings with Department of General Services, PA State Police

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Press Release

The governor’s $53.3 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 would increase spending by $2.7 billion, 5.4 percent more than the current budget.

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PA highly taxes gas for roads, yet many factors still make them lousy

January 15, 2026January 14, 2026
Bradley Vasoli

What does the Keystone State have to show for high gas taxes? Concerning marks on road and bridge quality.

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Rescheduling marijuana fails to protect children

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Dan Bartkowiak

Not every harmful policy decision is as immediately visible.

News

County taxes will remain lowest in the vicinity, despite planned 10% rise

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Bradley Vasoli

A homeowner with a house assessed at a $300,000 value, for instance, would pay $87 more in taxes yearly as a result of the likely policy change.

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