PA: Budget Policy & Priorities
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
STEM model may offer hope for PA child welfare workforce crisis
The child welfare system in Pennsylvania faces a staffing crisis affecting children and families throughout the system. The Child Welfare Resource …
Report: PA track record on private-school vouchers finds still no accountability
A new report analyzes Pennsylvania's existing voucher programs, that divert public funds to private schools. This comes on the heels of Gov…
'Empowering Social Workers,' in March and beyond
Social workers are in the spotlight in March for National Professional Social Work Month. They play a crucial role in addressing society's most …
Educadores preocupados por 'discriminación' en programas de vales escolares
El sindicato de maestros de Pensilvania expresa su preocupación de que el programa de vales para escuelas públicas del estado afecte negativ…
Educators voice concern PA school voucher programs 'discriminate'
Pennsylvania's teachers' union is voicing concerns that the state's public school voucher program will negatively affect public education in lower-inc…
PSEA applauds Gov. Shapiro's record budget proposal for public schools
Looking to tackle inequitable education funding across the state, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled a new budget plan, including a major …
For the first time, Pennsylvania will fund indigent defense
Pennsylvania is taking a significant step this year by providing funding to counties for indigent legal defense for residents. The passage of House …
Young PA farmers urge Congress to help secure land access
Young farmers in Pennsylvania and across the country want Congress to help them, especially with fair and affordable land access, as they deal with …
Virtual summit on sustainable manufacturing, federal funds for Appalachia
Pennsylvania's Appalachian region needs opportunities to bolster its economy, which will be the topic of a virtual summit in mid-January. The goal is …
As others see pay hikes, PA minimum wage stuck at $7.25
Low-wage workers in Pennsylvania are missing out on the pay hikes taking effect in 22 other states and 43 cities and counties this month, through …
Report: PA job market 'fully rebounds' from pandemic
Pennsylvania's nonfarm jobs have surged past pre-pandemic levels, and a new report called it a full recovery for the state's labor market. The …
A call for 'bold action' to address PA school funding disparities
During a public hearing on improving school funding, the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission heard from people who stressed the need to …