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.
January 15, 2021 | 10:24 AM
Retail spending dips for 3rd straight month as infections surge
The economic downturn has been unusual because Americans have continued to buy and renovate homes, splurging online on devices, workout gear and pricey purchases such as appliances and furniture that drove a lot of 2020 spending.
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.
September 9, 2019 | 5:58 AM
Congress’ fall to do list: Guns, spending, drug prices, trade, investigations
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate and House need to approve spending bills to avoid another government shutdown.
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."
