After Waffling, Gov. Tom Wolf Says He Can’t Extend Pa.’s Eviction Ban, Looks to Lawmakers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — First, he said he couldn’t. FULL ARTICLE
Articles by: Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA
Tax Collections in Pa. Rebound on Pent-Up Shopper Demand, but State Still Faces Huge Budget Deficit
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s finances received a welcome — but probably temporary — boost in July, with tax collections up 6.6% compared to the same time last year, according to figures released Monday by the state’s Independent Fiscal Office. FULL ARTICLE
A Promising Year for Pennsylvania’s State Budget Ends With a $3.2 Billion Thud
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania closed out its fiscal year Tuesday with a $3.2 billion shortfall, with revenues falling 9% below official estimates as the state continues to grapple with the economic damage caused by the coronavirus outbreak. FULL ARTICLE
Evictions Could Begin Before Pa. Rental Assistance Program Can Provide Relief
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A $150 million assistance program intended to provide rental payments on behalf of Pennsylvanians who are struggling amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus may not come soon enough to stave off some eviction proceedings. FULL ARTICLE
Pa.’s Revenues Take Another Coronavirus Blow in May, Falling $440 Million Short of Expectations
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s tax revenues dropped 17% below official estimates in May, new figures from the state Department of Revenue show, as the economic fallout from the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the state’s finances. FULL ARTICLE
Pa. Tax Revenues Plummet $2.2 Billion as Top State Official Warns Reopening Won’t End Economic Pain
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s tax revenues nosedived $2.2 billion in April, falling 50% below official estimates, according to figures released Friday by the state Department of Revenue. FULL ARTICLE
Desperate for Cash, Self-Employed Pennsylvanians Face High-Stakes Choice Between Loans and Unemployment Benefits
In theory, Hannah Koshinsky had options. FULL ARTICLE
