House Begins Debate On Wolf's Proposal To Tax Income, Drilling
Gov. Tom Wolf's tax proposal is being debated in the state House of Representatives in the first-term Democrat's effort to break Pennsylvania's 3-month-old budget impasse.
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Gov. Tom Wolf's tax proposal is being debated in the state House of Representatives in the first-term Democrat's effort to break Pennsylvania's 3-month-old budget impasse.
Gov. Tom Wolf wants a half-point increase in the state's personal income tax and a new extraction tax on natural gas drilling in an effort to solve the state's 3-month-old budget impasse, according to an administration document obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
As Pennsylvania budget stalemate enters its fourth month, Gov. Tom Wolf is ordering a hiring freeze and restrictions on travel.
At the end of every month, school districts in Pennsylvania count on a big check from Harrisburg to help fund public schools, and for many districts, the funding is critical.
Entering its twelfth week, the failure of Governor Wolf and the Republican-controlled state legislature to reach a budget agreement is beginning to take a toll -- especially with social service agencies.
Late Wednesday afternoon, Governor Wolf lashed out at Republican legislators for summarily rejecting his proposed budget compromises.
Pennsylvania's elected fiscal watchdog says his department's audits of school districts will now include costs resulting from the state government's budget impasse.
On Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf joined "The KDKA Morning News" with Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about the state budget and how negations with Republican leadership are going.
Pennsylvania's 500 school districts get millions of dollars in state funding to operate.
As Pennsylvania enters its fourth week without a state budget, it's only a matter of days before the hurt from the impasse will start to be felt locally.
Governor Tom Wolf pressed the flesh with North Hills school officials as he worked to distinguish his state budget proposal from the Republican budget he vetoed.
No negotiations between the Wolf administration and leaders of the Legislature's Republican majority are scheduled as Pennsylvania's budget stalemate approaches its third week.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf isn't backing off his demand for a new state budget after vetoing a $30.2 billion document passed solely by Republican state lawmakers.
The Wolf administration and top lawmakers are expected to resume talking as Pennsylvania state government starts its new fiscal year with limited spending authority because the sides didn't reach agreement on budget legislation.
A bill to allow private licensees to take over the state-controlled sale of wine and liquor in Pennsylvania is under construction by House and Senate Republicans.
Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Sunday amid expectations the Republican majority will soon send the Democratic governor a state budget he has threatened to veto and other legislation he may also reject.
Gov. Tom Wolf's nominee to complete the Pennsylvania state treasurer's term won the unanimous approval of a Senate panel Wednesday and promised to avoid conflicts with his official duties.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf overstepped his powers when he fired the director of Pennsylvania's Office of Open Records, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday in ordering the director's reinstatement with back pay and benefits.
June is crunch time in the state Capitol and the challenges in front of Gov. Tom Wolf are becoming clearer in the Democrat's first go-round with budget negotiations.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is threatening to terminate its Medicare contract with rival Highmark, which could cause about 180,000 seniors in western Pennsylvania to lose in-network access to UPMC hospitals and doctors next year.
The board that oversees Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities is endorsing a tuition freeze sought by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Questions for Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf are piling up as he prepares to hold a "Facebook Town Hall."
Gov. Tom Wolf is in town today, showing his support for our local schools.
Gov. Tom Wolf's proposed trade off --- lower property taxes, but higher income and sales taxes -- is getting mixed reaction.
With just days to go until Christmas, there's still last-minute holiday fun to be had!
Temperatures begin in the upper-20s on Friday and some areas could see snowfall.
By bringing joy to the students, the principals are hopeful they'll bring more joy to the world in the long run.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
A woman was killed at the intersection of Terrace Street and Darragh Street in early December.
With just days to go until Christmas, there's still last-minute holiday fun to be had!
Temperatures begin in the upper-20s on Friday and some areas could see snowfall.
By bringing joy to the students, the principals are hopeful they'll bring more joy to the world in the long run.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
A woman was killed at the intersection of Terrace Street and Darragh Street in early December.
Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters at the Capitol he's "expecting votes this morning, so stay tuned — we've got a plan."
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
During his career at WVU, he threw for over 5,300 yards with 36 touchdown passes and 19 interceptions.
Crosby snapped a 10-game goal drought in the win.
Pitt lost 3-1 to Louisville in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
