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Capitol Watch: Pennsylvania’s Budget and Fiscal Future

April 08, 2026

On this week’s PMA Perspective, we go behind the scenes for a special recording of Capitol Watch, as PMA President & CEO David N. Taylor is joined by Steve Bloom, Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation, for a timely discussion on the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s fiscal future.

The conversation takes a closer look at the Governor’s proposed FY 2026–27 budget, including concerns around increased spending, the state’s growing fiscal deficit, and the long-term impact of Pennsylvania’s demographic trends.

The episode also explores issues of accountability, including fraud within certain government programs, and what it all means for taxpayers and the Commonwealth’s economic outlook.

Plus, we feature highlights from our latest Monthly Business Briefing, where Sen. Tracy Pennycuick weighs in on these critical issues.