PA State Budget 2010-2011

On Tuesday, 9 February 2010, Governor Rendell released his proposed 2010-2011 budget.  In tough economic times, the initial report is: “some good news, some bad news.” 

We will provide constant analysis, updates, and commentary on the budget. For starters, here is the Policy Information first response:

PIE Info Governor’s Budget

Here is the Pennsylvania Budget Policy Center’s take on the budget:

http://www.pennbpc.org/sites/pennbpc.org/files/Final-2010-11-Budget-Analysis_0.pdf

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Challenges to state budget

Please read the following article that details the challenge of funding increased enrollments in medicaid mixed with the end of stimulus money to the states at the close of the year:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10050/1037049-84.stm

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