Introduction: Several Policy Briefs over the years have outlined the serious problems the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has faced in terms of
Summary: Included in the proposed 2025 comprehensive fiscal plan submitted by the Allegheny County chief executive is a 2.2 mill increase in the property
Introduction: In recent years, the vacancy rate (percentage of available office space that is not under a rental agreement) has climbed to worrisome levels in
Summary: Allegheny County is facing property assessment lawsuits. At the same time, the county’s elected officials have considered, and are considering, a number of
Summary: Revenues from Pennsylvania’s impact fee imposed on unconventional (i.e. fracked) gas wells set a new record in 2022, with collections of $278.9 million. Collections
Introduction: The second quarter office statistics were released and there are few positives to be seen. The office market’s recovery from the pandemic continues to
Introduction: Recently, the Allegheny Institute released a Policy Brief that updated the comparison of Pittsburgh finances with a benchmark city comprised of Charlotte, N.C., Salt
Summary: The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue recently released its monthly revenue report for the month of June, the final month of fiscal year (FY)
Introduction: In 2004, the Allegheny Institute published its first report comparing Pittsburgh with the “benchmark city.” The intention was to examine how Pittsburgh fared when
Introduction: Recently posted Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) passenger counts show a sizable increase in June for both domestic and international travelers. Airport Authority data reports
