House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) has unveiled the 2024 Farm Bill overview, expressing the thorough process that went into crafting the legislation. Thompson stated, "This bill is a product of an extensive and transparent process, which included soliciting feedback from Members of both political parties, stakeholder input from across the nation, and some tough conversations."Emphasizing the commitment to supporting American farmers, Thompson highlighted that "Each title of this farm bill reflects a commitment to the American farmer and...
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Pennsylvania in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $287,217, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.