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Release thumbnail - 2023 PA Payroll Jobs Revised Down 53,400 - 2024-03-13
2023 PA Payroll Jobs Revised Down 53,400
March 13, 2024 | Economics and Other

This research brief provides detail on the latest benchmark revision made by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to Pennsylvania payroll jobs.

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Release thumbnail - Senate Budget Hearing Request - 2024-03-06
Senate Budget Hearing Request
March 06, 2024 | Economics and Other

The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) responded to requests for additional information raised at the office’s budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. The requests relate to an adjusted financial statement, public assistance savings resulting from a higher minimum wage, impact of the Ohio rate structure on Pennsylvania tax liability, net migration for Pennsylvania, regional student loan debt comparison and U3 and U6 unemployment rates.

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Release thumbnail - Tax Modernization and Reform Presentation - 2024-03-01
Tax Modernization and Reform Presentation
March 01, 2024 | Economics and Other

Director Knittel made a presentation to the House Finance Subcommittee on Tax Modernization and Reform.  

Based on a request from Chair Rabb, the presentation was updated to add an additional slide that displays the income distribution for self-employment and S corporation/partnership income.

 

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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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Release thumbnail - Economic and Budget Update Presentation - 2024-01-31
Economic and Budget Update Presentation
January 31, 2024 | Economics and Other

Director Knittel made a presentation of the mid-year update to the House Budget Roundtable.

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