Introduction: At the end of October 2024, the governor of Pennsylvania, surrounded by local officials and politicians, made an announcement that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Introduction: The seven-county Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area’s (MSA) economy over the last 10 years has performed very poorly compared to national gains and many metro
Summary: A 2.2 mill (46.5 percent) property tax hike proposed by the Allegheny County chief executive in the 2025 fiscal plan does not have the
Summary: Following a six-month study commissioned by the school board, consultants from Education Resource Strategies (ERS) unveiled their plan to reshape Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS).
Introduction: The office vacancy rates for the third quarter were recently released by real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), where it was noted that
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
