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Number of VA loans issued in Pennsylvania decreased by 24.4% from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024

By Keystone Today | Apr 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,751 home loans totaling $486.1 million in Pennsylvania during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania average $297,470 for Q1

By Keystone Today | Apr 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $297,470, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Health Policy Analyst: ‘Lack of transparency and accountability’ in federal program that provides drug discounts to PA hospitals

By Keystone Today News Service | Apr 11, 2024

A national healthcare policy analyst said “we don’t actually know” if drug discounts are being passed to patients by Pennsylvania hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Pennsylvania during March

By Keystone Today | Apr 5, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Pennsylvania in March.

Lower individual income tax revenue in Pennsylvania during Q3 2023

By Keystone Today | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $3.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Pennsylvania, a 32% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Pennsylvania: Biologics companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Pennsylvania in March

By Keystone Today | Apr 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Pennsylvania in March.

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Devices companies in Pennsylvania during March

By Keystone Today | Apr 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Devices companies from Pennsylvania in March.

Q3 2023 Tax Revenue: Pennsylvania collects $5.9 billion in sales and gross receipt tax

By Keystone Today | Apr 3, 2024

Pennsylvania collected $5.9 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 0.4% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Which type of Pennsylvania companies were inspected the most by FDA in March?

By Keystone Today | Apr 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from Pennsylvania in March.

FDA Inspection: What type of Pennsylvania companies were under most scrutiny during March?

By Keystone Today | Apr 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Pennsylvania in March.

Pennsylvania inflation under national average as of March 2024

By Keystone Today | Apr 1, 2024

As of March 2024, Pennsylvania experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $277,641

By Keystone Today | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Pennsylvania during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $277,641, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Pennsylvania collects $559 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Keystone Today | Mar 30, 2024

Pennsylvania collected $559 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Pennsylvania’s combined tax revenues up 3% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Keystone Today | Mar 29, 2024

Pennsylvania collected $12.2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Pennsylvania’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 62.9% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Keystone Today | Mar 27, 2024

Pennsylvania collected $6.4 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Pennsylvania’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 62.3% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Keystone Today | Mar 26, 2024

Pennsylvania collected $6.4 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Agriculture, Financial Services Republicans Demand SEC Clarify Position Regarding Prometheum’s Custody of Ethereum’s Ether

By Keystone Today | Mar 26, 2024

Republicans from the House Committee on Agriculture and House Financial Services Committee, including Chairmen Glenn "GT" Thompson and Patrick McHenry, have raised concerns over Prometheum Inc.'s decision to provide custody services for Ethereum's Ether (ETH) through its subsidiary, Prometheum Ember Capital LLC.In a letter addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the lawmakers emphasized the need for clarity on the SEC's stance regarding a Special Purpose Broker Dealer's ability to custody non-security digital assets, specifically ETH. They highlighted the SEC and CFTC's...

VA provides 212.5% more home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q4 2023

By Keystone Today | Mar 23, 2024

There were 1,644 VA home purchases in Pennsylvania in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $511.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 1,644 home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q4 2023

By Keystone Today | Mar 22, 2024

There were 1,644 VA home purchase loans issued in Pennsylvania in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $511.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

League of American Workers President: Sen. Casey requested $400k for center that 'advocates for transitioning children and has a history of sexual abuse allegations'