· harrisburg — pennsylvania lawmakers made two notable changes to the state’s constellation of tax credits as part of the four-month-late, $50. 1 billion budget. · governor shapiro has made cutting costs and delivering support to working families a top priority. Why is the economy starting to show signs of weakness? · though wages for the lowest paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in pennsylvania grew by more than 106,000, from 2021 to 2022. Is pa a good place to live after the great recession? Economic output and job growth have slowed, while indicators of inflation are starting to rise in the first half of. · pa. ’ s economy is strong — but there are signs trouble could be ahead. Does the economy still favor workers? · harrisburg, pa – the keystone research center (krc) today released its annual “state of working pennsylvania ” report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the commonwealth’s economic landscape as we approach labor day. They created a new credit for low- and moderate-income workers , and revamped a five-year-old affordable housing credit. Are low income workers doing better in pennsylvania? The 2025–26 budget reflects that commitment, funding programs that lower everyday expenses, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities across the commonwealth. · in harrisburg, my fellow pennsylvania house democrats and i made a deliberate choice in 2025: · “ pennsylvania ’ s economy is experiencing steady and substantial growth, with output now significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels, indicating a robust recovery,” claire kovach, maisum. Ease the financial pressure on working families while laying the groundwork for long-term.

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