November 23, 2021 | 10:11 AM
From the pump to potatoes: Inflation hits home for the holidays in Pa.
“Choices have to be made here. Do I get my son the extra groceries he wanted or make that payment to PECO this month?”
tag | spending
February 4, 2021 | 12:48 PM
Pa. lawmakers’ spending jumps, boosting reserves during pandemic
Total spending reached $392 million, up from $362 million the prior year and from $355 million in the 2017-18 year. Payroll costs grew by about $29 million.
May 12, 2020 | 5:12 AM
Taxpayers foot bill to supply legislators, army of aides
One state representative dinged taxpayers for a $1.08 container of hairspray so she could kill flies.
February 4, 2020 | 6:23 PM
Lawmakers disclose their $362 million in spending last year
The largest type of expense, by far, is payroll and benefits, which cost slightly over $299 million.
February 4, 2020 | 5:45 PM
Wolf paints a rosy revenue picture in his sixth budget proposal
The governor says the days of “painful” budgets are behind Pennsylvania, thanks to a strong economy. But Republicans say Wolf should work harder to reign in spending.
June 18, 2019 | 6:47 AM
State House GOP moves to cut down extra budget spending
"Everybody out there believes we have $813 million dollars to spend when we really don't."
