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Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - December 13, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - December 13, 2024

We will hold our Annual Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Harrisburg Hilton. We encourage all members to support PSTAP's advocacy efforts by getting involved in the legislative process. One way you can do this is by attending our Day at the Capitol. It is a free event to... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2024


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 14, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 14, 2024

There were quite a few updates with tax and finance related bills: HB 2536 (Sappey) - Amends the Pennsylvania Constitution to make it possible for other counties beyond Philadelphia and Allegheny Counties to create Longtime Owner-Occupant Programs (LOOPs). The Longtime Owner-Occupant Program... Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2024


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 1, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 1, 2024

The House Finance Committee held a voting meeting today, 10/1 at 9:30 am, where they considered four bills: 1. HB 1994 – sponsored by Rep. Tim Briggs (D), passed the House Finance Committee by a vote of 25-0. This bill reforms the Board of Finance and Revenue so they can consider late... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2024


2024 Pennsylvania Budget Update - Tax Code Changes
2024 Pennsylvania Budget Update - Tax Code Changes

Governor Shapiro signed the budget on July 11, 2024. The total General Fund spend of the budget is $47.6 billion for Fiscal Year 2024-25, representing a six percent increase in state spending over last year. Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2024