Blog Archive

On March 12, the mayor of Pittsburgh held a press conference to announce that the 2026 operating budget—passed by City Council but not signed by the former mayor—will be reopened...

On Feb. 2, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget presentation to both chambers of the General Assembly. The proposal anticipates general fund revenues of $48.3 billion, while expenditures would...

The first piece of legislation in 2026 taken up by Allegheny County Council’s Committee on Assessment Practices is not to reassess the 2012 base year values and keep them updated. ...

Allegheny County’s Home Rule Charter calls for a nine-member Government Review Commission to “study the Charter and county government, including the organization, practices and responsibilities of all County departments and...

On Dec. 21, Pittsburgh City Council approved a 20 percent property tax increase in a 6-2 vote (one absent). The millage rate would rise from 8.06 to 9.67 mills and...

Three retiring members of Allegheny County Council will join with two colleagues at the Dec. 16 meeting to sponsor a motion that “authorizes the County Solicitor to pursue legal action...

On City Council’s agenda for December 9th is a “will of Council” that “urges the Allegheny County Council and the Allegheny County Executive to begin the process of a comprehensive...

  A provision in the state budget could explore consolidating the Duquesne School District with another school district.   Act 47 of 2025 states “if sufficient funds are available, the...

  A recent Policy Brief detailed spending by the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County for the 2026 NFL Draft. The combined $4 million (plus “the value of various in-kind...

  On Nov. 10, the mayor of Pittsburgh presented the 2026 operating and capital budgets and five-year forecast.  This is required by the city’s Home Rule Charter.  City Council begins...

  Earlier this year the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas dismissed a lawsuit brought by Pittsburgh Public Schools’ (PPS) seeking a property reassessment in Allegheny County.  The court held...

  On Oct. 7, Allegheny County’s chief executive presented the 2026 Comprehensive Fiscal Plan (Plan), outlining proposed spending for operations, capital projects and grants the county receives.  The grand total...

  In the mix with coverage of the Steelers’ trip to Ireland, the Pirates’ season wrapping up, the Penguins’ season about to start and the slate of fall concerts is...

  September 2 was the last day to file an assessment appeal for 2026 in Allegheny County.  Appeals are using a Common Level Ratio (CLR) of 50.14. As of Sept....

  A recent news article noted that Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) has made its appeal to the Allegheny County Regional Asset District (RAD) for a $3 million grant.  Allegheny County...