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Release thumbnail - Sports, Marketing & Tourism Series: 2024 Ardmore Rock N' Ride Impact Analysis - 2025-09-15
Sports, Marketing & Tourism Series: 2024 Ardmore Rock N' Ride Impact Analysis
September 15, 2025 | Economics and Other

The IFO published an economic impact report for the Ardmore Rock N’ Ride in Montgomery County (August 2024). The analysis finds that economic activity related to the event generated $891,000 in statewide spending, supported 5 full-time equivalent jobs and $29,000 in select state and local taxes.

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Release thumbnail - PA Job Gains Revised Down by Half - 2025-09-11
PA Job Gains Revised Down by Half
September 11, 2025 | Economics and Other

This research brief examines how the significant downward revision to employment made by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on September 9 impacts Pennsylvania. It includes specific commentary for the social assistance and non-profit subsectors.

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Release thumbnail - Impact of School District Property Tax Elimination and Higher PIT Rate - 2025-09-11
Impact of School District Property Tax Elimination and Higher PIT Rate
September 11, 2025 | Economics and Other

The IFO published a letter in response to a request from Senator Keefer for a partial analysis of SB 962. The analysis estimates the net impact for all counties from the elimination of school district property tax partially replaced by a 1.88 percentage point increase in the personal income tax rate.

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