The IFO published a budget brief that examines two provisions that convert the flat state income tax (3.07% rate) into an effectively progressive tax for lower-income filers.
The IFO published a budget brief using the latest SNAP data from June 2026. Enrollment has reverted to pre-Covid levels after a 14% contraction from the June 2024 peak.
The IFO released a budget brief on trends in effectuated enrollments for the Pennsylvania healthcare exchange (Pennie).
The IFO released a research brief that examines revenues from the gross receipts tax levied on sales of electricity.
The IFO submitted an economic impact report for the Major League Baseball Little League Classic in Lycoming County (August 2025) to the General Assembly. The analysis finds that economic activity related to the event generated $2.6 million in statewide spending and $181,000 in select state and local taxes.
Director Knittel provided a Budget and Economic Update to the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association.
This budget brief provides an update to Medical Assistance (MA) enrollment and funding in Pennsylvania. As of April 2026, 2.95 million residents were enrolled in MA programs, at a projected fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 cost of $53.9 billion in state and federal funds. MA enrollment declined from 3.05 million (April 2025) to 2.95 million residents (April 2026, -3.3%).
This research brief examines the implications of migration trends since 2020 for the state working age population (age 18 to 64). Although that group has contracted for five consecutive years, the latest data show an expansion of the state labor force due to higher labor force participation rates.
The IFO submitted an economic impact report for the U.S. Open in Allegheny County (June 2025) to the General Assembly. The analysis finds that economic activity related to the event generated $152.8 million in statewide spending and $10.2 million in select state and local taxes.
Director Knittel and Robyn Toth submitted an article for publication in the April 13, 2026 edition of Tax Notes State. It ranks states based on per capita sports wagers and considers whether state tax rates impact per capita betting. For 2026, state tax rates range from 7% (Nevada, Iowa) to 51% (New York, Oregon, New Hampshire, Rhode Island).