IFO Releases
Budget and Economic Update Presentation
March 31, 2021 | Economics and Other
Deputy Director Brenda Warburton and Revenue Analyst Jesse Bushman gave a presentation to the Marcellus Shale Coalition regarding the Commonwealth’s economic and budget outlook and recent natural gas trends.
Tags: budget, economic, employment, gas, presentation
House Budget Hearing Request
March 23, 2021 | Economics and Other
The IFO responded to a question raised at the office’s budget hearing before the House Appropriations Committee. The question was related to the indirect costs associated with state marijuana legalization that may not be reflected in official revenue estimates.
Budget and Economic Update Presentation
March 11, 2021 | Economics and Other
Director Matt Knittel gave a presentation to CompetePA on the state budget, federal stimulus and various revenue proposals.
Tags: budget, economic, presentation
Testimony on Minimum Wage
March 11, 2021 | Economics and Other
Director Matt Knittel made a brief presentation to the House Commerce Committee on the proposal to raise the minimum wage. The hearing was originally scheduled for February 16, 2021 but was rescheduled to March 11, 2021.
Budget Hearings Packet for Appropriations Committees
March 04, 2021 | Economics and Other
The Independent Fiscal Office submitted materials to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees ahead of its scheduled budget hearings. This packet examines the minimum wage, personal and corporate income tax and other proposals included in the FY 2021-22 Executive Budget.