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Release thumbnail - General Fund Surplus Likely Depleted Next Year - 2024-07-18
General Fund Surplus Likely Depleted Next Year
July 18, 2024 | Economics and Other

This research brief uses the recently passed state budget for FY 24-25 to update deficit estimates for the current and subsequent fiscal year.

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Release thumbnail - Corporate Rate Reduction and Higher NOL Cap - 2024-07-17
Corporate Rate Reduction and Higher NOL Cap
July 17, 2024 | Economics and Other

This research brief examines two recent provisions that reduce corporate net income tax liability: a lower tax rate and a higher net operating loss (NOL) deduction threshold. The provisions significantly reduce corporate tax liability and will be phased-in through tax year 2031.

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Release thumbnail - Stadium Economic Impact Report: Pittsburgh Pirates - 2024-07-10
Stadium Economic Impact Report: Pittsburgh Pirates
July 10, 2024 | Economics and Other

The IFO performed an analysis that measured the 2023 economic footprint attributable to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Major League Baseball (MLB) operations at PNC Park. The analysis finds that economic activity related to team operations and fan spending generated $546 million in statewide spending, supported 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs, and $22 million in state taxes.

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Release thumbnail - Stadium Economic Impact Report: Philadelphia Phillies - 2024-07-10
Stadium Economic Impact Report: Philadelphia Phillies
July 10, 2024 | Economics and Other

The IFO performed an analysis that measured the 2023 economic footprint attributable to the Philadelphia Phillies’ Major League Baseball (MLB) operations at Citizens Bank Park. The analysis finds that economic activity related to team operations and fan spending generated $970 million in statewide spending, supported 5,400 full-time equivalent jobs, and $45 million in state taxes.

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Release thumbnail - Southern Migration Continued During COVID - 2024-07-01
Southern Migration Continued During COVID
July 01, 2024 | Economics and Other

From 2021 to 2022, IRS data indicate that net domestic migration for Pennsylvania was -21,711 (-0.17% of state population) which ranked 35th across all states.

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