Pennsylvania's Bond Rating

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Chairman Grove questions the projected expenditures in the Governor’s budget and the impact recurring costs of the Democrat BEFC report will have on Pennsylvania’s bond rating.

Education Funding, Golf Aspirations – Generally Assembled – 3-7-24

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Jason Gottesman and State Rep. Jesse Topper discuss the House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings in Harrisburg, and how the Commonwealth funds Education. Also, spring golf fever, and some discussion of “NASCAR Vehicles.”

Zero Based Budgeting

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Torren Ecker asks Sec. Monson how often he and Gov. Shapiro talk about zero-based budgeting.

After the Cyber Attack

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Thomas Kutz asks how the Shapiro Administration is prepared to handle payments to human service providers following the Change Healthcare cyber attack.

The Spending Exceeds Revenues

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Eric Nelson asks Sec. Monson’s view of the projections by both the Independent Fiscal Office and the Department of Revenue who have reported expenditures are exceeding revenues in future budgets.

The Good Work Being Done by Community Colleges

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Kristin Marcell pressed Sec. Monson to engage with all stakeholders on the Governor’s so-called “Blueprint for Higher Education” and emphasized the good work being done at the local level by Community Colleges.

The Effect on PA's Bond Rating

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Jim Struzzi asks Sec. Monson about the importance of the General Fund surplus and Rainy Day Fund balance on Pennsylvania’s bond rating.

We Need to Know the Financial Impact

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Clint Owlett asks questions about the financial impact of the Governor’s so-called “Blueprint for Higher Education.”

What's the Promise for Property Tax Relief

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Ann Flood asks Sec. Monson if he will follow current law as written and certify $1 billion in Property Tax Relief for all homeowners.

Rep. Lawrence's Questions Budget Secretary on 2024-25 State Budget

Mar. 07, 2024 / Embed

Rep. Lawrence Questions budget secretary about important items not specifically covered in governor’s budget proposal and if the June 30 budget deadline will be met.