Budget News
State budget deadline casts spell
HARRISBURG - A combination of events is focusing attention on whether Gov. Tom Corbett and lawmakers can perform the political hat trick of passing major legislation dealing with transportation spending, liquor store privatization and curbing public pension costs while passing the next state budget on time for the third year in a row. (read more)
House budget bill won't include pension savings
HARRISBURG - The House Republican majority plans to introduce a state budget bill before the month's end that will reflect a tighter state revenue picture and not include any savings from curbing public pension costs, House Appropriations Chairman Bill Adolph said Wednesday. (read more)
Corbett unveils pension overhaul bills
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett sought to build momentum Tuesday for a key part of his state budget proposal by unveiling legislation to change future retirement benefits for state government and school district employees. (read more)