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Release thumbnail - IFO News Stand - December Edition - 2019-12-20
IFO News Stand - December Edition
December 20, 2019 | Economics and Other

The December edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The release includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.

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Release thumbnail - Tax Incentive Expansion - 2019-12-11
Tax Incentive Expansion
December 11, 2019 | Economics and Other

In response to a legislative request, the Independent Fiscal Office analyzed new or expanded tax credits and special zones approved by the General Assembly since 2009.

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Release thumbnail - Natural Gas Production Report, 2019Q3 - 2019-12-03
Natural Gas Production Report, 2019Q3
December 03, 2019 | Energy

This report for the third quarter of 2019 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.

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Release thumbnail - November 2019 - 2019-12-02
November 2019
December 02, 2019 | Revenue & Economic Update

The Commonwealth collected $2.36 billion in General Fund revenues for November, an increase of $19.8 million (0.8%) compared to November 2018.

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Release thumbnail - Presentation to Grow PA Coalition - 2019-12-02
Presentation to Grow PA Coalition
December 02, 2019 | Economics and Other

Director Matthew Knittel made a brief presentation to the Grow PA Coalition on the Pennsylvania Demographic and Economic Outlook.

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Release thumbnail - FIVE YEAR ECONOMIC AND BUDGET OUTLOOK - 2019-11-14
FIVE YEAR ECONOMIC AND BUDGET OUTLOOK
November 14, 2019 | Revenue Estimates

Click on the hyperlink above to access the full report, three presentations and press release.

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Release thumbnail - School District Property Tax Rebate - 2019-11-12
School District Property Tax Rebate
November 12, 2019 | Property Tax

In response to a legislative request, the IFO transmitted a letter that analyzes a set of proposed school district property tax rebates for all homestead property owners.

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Release thumbnail - ALES Wage Contract Analysis - 2019-11-06
ALES Wage Contract Analysis
November 06, 2019 | Wage Contracts

This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Association of Liquor Enforcement Officers (ALES).

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Release thumbnail - OPEIU Wage Contract Analysis - 2019-11-06
OPEIU Wage Contract Analysis
November 06, 2019 | Wage Contracts

This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

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Release thumbnail - PDA Wage Contract Analysis - 2019-11-06
PDA Wage Contract Analysis
November 06, 2019 | Wage Contracts

This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Doctors Alliance (PDA).

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