Allegheny County reassessment lawsuit becomes reality
Summary: On April 8, Pittsburgh Public Schools filed a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas to force Allegheny County to carry out a
Allegheny Institute
April 16, 2024
Summary: On April 8, Pittsburgh Public Schools filed a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas to force Allegheny County to carry out a
Summary: In March 2023, the City of Pittsburgh challenged the tax-exempt status of 26 parcels the city felt did “not meet the purely public
Summary: The Allegheny Institute published five Policy Briefs (Vol. 23, Nos. 9, 14, 20, 25 and 29) on crucial issues and recommendations for
Introduction: A recent news article profiled four Western Pennsylvania school districts on their use of federal COVID aid and what might happen after the
Summary: How does Allegheny County compare with other counties across the nation on per-resident government spending, revenue and staffing? What about population change
The Pennsylvania Award for Student Success Program (voucher system) of $100 million that would be directed toward low income students attending low-achieving public schools
Summary: Allegheny County’s services are provided by 6,125 employees, with 4,681 in the executive branch. County government is required by the Home Rule Charter to
Summary: Proposed legislation would enable certain counties in Pennsylvania to enact new taxes, surtaxes and fees to subsidize mass transit and fund transportation infrastructure. This
Summary: Allegheny County’s current property assessments went into effect Jan. 1, 2013, following a court ruling. Pennsylvania law permits counties to use a base year
Introduction: The picture of the strongest and weakest high schools in Allegheny County is a one of two vastly different situations. The 634 Pennsylvania high