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Release thumbnail - Negative Revision to PA Job Gains Expected - 2024-02-29
Negative Revision to PA Job Gains Expected
February 29, 2024 | Economics and Other

This research brief examines the implications of a recent QCEW data release for state payroll jobs data.

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Release thumbnail - Economic Update - 2024-02-22
Economic Update
February 22, 2024 | Economics and Other

Director Knittel provided an economic update at the Economic Forecast and Business Leadership Summit.

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Release thumbnail - 2024 Budget Hearing Materials - 2024-02-20
2024 Budget Hearing Materials
February 20, 2024 | Economics and Other

The Independent Fiscal Office submitted materials to the Senate Appropriations Committee ahead of its budget hearing. The packet includes data on the state budget, revenue proposals, economy, revenues, demographics and other miscellaneous topics.       

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Release thumbnail - State and Local Tax Revenues: A 50 State Comparison - 2024-02-14
State and Local Tax Revenues: A 50 State Comparison
February 14, 2024 | Economics and Other

This report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, CCH AnswerConnect and the Tax Foundation to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the level of per capita state and local taxes across states (unadjusted and adjusted for price differentials) and (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property).

Tags: comparison, state, tax

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Release thumbnail - Budget Roundtable Request - 2024-02-09
Budget Roundtable Request
February 09, 2024 | Economics and Other

The IFO responded to questions raised at the House Budget Roundtable on January 31, 2024.

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Release thumbnail - Economic Forum - 2024-02-05
Economic Forum
February 05, 2024 | Economics and Other

Director Knittel made a brief presentation at the NFIB Economic Forum.

Tags: presentation

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