As deadline looms, Allegheny County property assessment appeals lag way behind prior years
A change in the filing deadline hasn’t led to a groundswell of 2025 property assessment appeals in Allegheny County. In fact, if anything, it has
A change in the filing deadline hasn’t led to a groundswell of 2025 property assessment appeals in Allegheny County. In fact, if anything, it has
A new analysis finds that Pittsburgh has a glut of city workers and more government spending relative to comparative cities, holding back growth.
Property taxes are a critical source of revenue for Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts, but political inertia and fear of rising costs can prevent communities
Outdated property assessments affect schools, roads, and other quality-of-life issues, but local leaders may be reluctant to initiate reassessments. It’s also a thorny issue for
Allegheny County Council will consider an ordinance to alter the calendar for appealing property-tax assessments – a move that supporters say will help taxpayers and
Tax revenue projections, detailed by the city Controller’s Office, are at odds with public financial picture presented by Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration.
The latest Policy Brief on Pittsburgh International Airport is discussed during an interview with the CEO of the Airport Authority.
Pennsylvania has struggled to reverse population losses in much of the state – this despite its low unemployment rate.
Frank Gamrat, PhD., Executive Director of the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy, believes that Pennsylvania skill games “may threaten” the gaming industry, he wrote in a