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Shifts in Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Landscape
During the pandemic, state governments, including Pennsylvania, experienced an influx of tax revenues and federal support. However, this financial boost is tapering off as federal aid diminishes and expenditures surpass tax revenue growth. A recent report by the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) indicates that over the past five years, Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenues increased by 30%, while spending escalated by 33%. Notable revenue increases include a 66% rise in corporate net income tax and a 56% increase in inheritance tax revenues.
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Bill to Empower Nurse Practitioners
A Pennsylvania Senate committee has passed Senate Bill 25, which aims to increase healthcare access in rural areas by granting certified nurse practitioners the authority to provide primary health care services. Under the bill, nurse practitioners would be able to operate independently after completing a three-year, 36-hour collaborative agreement with a physician.
Shapiro signs 12 new bills into Pennsylvania law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro signed a dozen bills into law in the past week. The new laws focus on vehicle registration and highway law, the manufacturing of certain goods, advertisement and security. Vehicle registration and highway vegetation House Bill 73, which was first introduced in the 2021-2022 Legislative Session, encourages PennDOT to […]
Pennsylvania residents now eligible for summer EBT program
(WTAJ) — Attention all Pennsylvania residents! The Summer EBT/SUN Bucks children’s nutrition program is open for applications. Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides low-income families with money to feed their school-aged children during the summer. Applications are now open. Qualifying families with children enrolled in free or reduced school meal programs will receive assistance to purchase food […]
Pa. nonprofit closing; 273 people to be laid off
A nonprofit is closing down. Benefits Data Trust filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry notifying the state it is winding down operations and dissolving, and that 273 people will be laid off at Center Square West, 1500 Market St. in Philadelphia.
H.S. Baseball: Wyoming Valley Conference has 13 players earn all-state honors
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Wyoming Valley Conference had 13 players selected to the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association’s inaugural all-state teams. The selections were made by high school coaches. Each district compiled a list of nominations within all classifications and presented them to...
Experienced Franchisee Brings First Pool Scouts to Pennsylvania
Mike McGrory's franchise journey through multiple concepts was born from economic challenges, and now as a Pool Scouts franchisee he’s working to develop his territory in Harleysville, Pennsylvania as the first operator in the state. “People want the aesthetic of the pool as soon as possible, even if it’s...
Cooling Off: Prop 12’s Impact on Heat Stress Relief for Pregnant Sows
In this episode of our podcast, Brent Hershey returns to discuss the significant impact of Proposition 12 on managing heat stress in sow barns during the current heat wave in the Eastern US. Joining him are Matt Howell and Hayden Meck, experienced barn managers from Pennsylvania and Milton, Delaware. They delve into the following key points:
Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Property Portfolio in Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. — Morgan Properties, a development and investment firm based in the Philadelphia suburb of King of Prussia, has acquired a portfolio comprising 3,434 units across 11 properties in Pennsylvania. Morgan purchased the communities from their original developer, DePaul Management Co. The sale price was not disclosed. Matt Stefanski and Zachary Pierce of Berkadia brokered the transaction.
Mentor de force: PA pols dish on who helped guide their careers
There’s a lot to be said about working your way through the ranks. Politics is a realm riddled with conversations about who’s next and what they’re doing to position themselves for the future. In our discussions with sources for an upcoming feature, we came across similar responses...
Jet ski abandoned over a year ago on busy Philly street finally collected after social media campaign
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia gave an update on its citywide cleaning program, saying it has cleaned more than 5,000 blocks since the program launched last month. But, one eyesore people in Callowhill say they’ve been dealing with for months in the form of an abandoned jet-ski, illegally dumped in a tow-away zone, right off the Vine Street Expressway. The mess hit social media and the city took quick action.
Mister Softee ice cream truck to visit The Birches
The Birches is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with Mister Softee on Friday, July 19, from 3-4:30 p.m. Stop by The Birches, 70 Durham Road in Newtown, to receive a $5 coupon – good for one cone of ice cream and one topping – and enter a raffle to win a gift card to a local ice cream shop.
The Gallery at Bex presents James Feehan “Journey Folk”
The community is invited to the opening of a solo exhibition of 35 paintings by James Feehan at The Gallery at Bex curated by C. Lee Callahan. Feehan presents work on the theme “Journey Folk” to populate his narrative paintings. The Folk referred to are the inhabitants of a tableau of magical paintings that locate the viewer among a great variety of painted worlds.
Wedding and event venue owner expands Bucks portfolio
Bill Haas, the owner of three prominent Bucks County wedding and event venues, has expanded his portfolio with the acquisition of Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Purchased for $3.15 million on June 3, the property includes the 35,000-square-foot manor and the 12,000-square-foot...
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