Pennsylvania Policy Center

Have you heard?! PA has a new state EITC - the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit! ⬇️ Scroll through to learn more about the policy, how it works, who benefits, and how we can build on this win. 🔍 Want a deeper dive? bit.ly/PA-WPTC #PABudget 🧵 (1/8)

Take action and let your legislators know that you want them to fight for a budget that works For Our Common Wealth! bit.ly/FOCW-petition Check out our full analysis of education funding in Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal: bit.ly/PABudget2026-e… (11/11)

PA needs sustainable new revenue to fully and fairly fund public education without cutting other essential services. What can we do to make this happen? We’re calling on legislators to support the #ForOurCommonWealth plan! #PABudget (10/11)

Currently, 348 of the 500 school districts in PA are unconstitutionally underfunded, and we rank 45th for % of ed funding that comes from the state. Wondering what Gov. Shapiro is proposing to address this & other education funding issues in the #PABudget? Follow along ⬇️ (1/11)

Our new analysis w/ @TCFdotorg of consumer credit panel data shows how the affordability crisis is pushing families further into debt. 111 MILLION people—40% of U.S. adults—can't afford to pay credit card bills in full while banks rake in record profits. tcf.org/content/report…

Join us Thurs. 3/19 to hear from legislative leaders, policy experts, & advocates about the growing statewide movement to fund critical investments in PA's "common wealth" by making billionaires and ultra-rich corporations pay their fair share! RSVP here: bit.ly/PolicyAction03…

Join PPC and our allies in the Coalition to Defend Democracy on Sat., 3/14, in North Philly. At this teach-in, we'll share strategies and develop plans to defend our families, neighborhoods, and city against attacks by authoritarians & racists. Learn more: mobilize.us/democracypa/ev…

“Congress should ensure we are spending taxpayer dollars to improve the quality of life for the American people, not paying for another endless war in the Middle East,” wrote Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan Boyle keystonenewsroom.com/2026/03/06/wha…

📌 And stay tuned - we’re dropping new policy briefs on key #PABudget issues every week - make sure to follow so you don’t miss them! And keep an eye on our budget resources page  pennpolicy.org/pa-budget-reso…

The 2026 tax season is the first time families can claim this credit. If you qualify for the federal EITC, you’ll automatically qualify for the WPTC — helping to lower your taxes or increase your refund. Learn more and see if you qualify: bit.ly/4ksKeLK (8/8)

Have you heard?! PA has a new state EITC - the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit! ⬇️ Scroll through to learn more about the policy, how it works, who benefits, and how we can build on this win. 🔍 Want a deeper dive? bit.ly/PA-WPTC #PABudget 🧵 (1/8)