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Legislative Update Newsletter

Stay ahead with the latest Pennsylvania government updates and commentary on vital CPA issues.

  • Week Ending April 3, 2020

    Apr 3, 2020, 11:08 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA, Pa. DOR Working Together in Face of COVID-19; Proposals to Address Federal and Pennsylvania Relief Legislation; Pa. Lawmakers Angry Over Veto of Petrochemical Tax Bill; and more.
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  • Week Ending March 27, 2020

    Mar 27, 2020, 11:03 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Legislation Extends Pennsylvania Tax Due Dates; PICPA to Host Discussion with Pa. Revenue Secretary Hassell; Financial Assistance Announced for Pa. Small Businesses; and more.
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  • Week Ending March 20, 2020

    Mar 20, 2020, 11:44 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Gov. Wolf Orders Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Business; Pennsylvania Funding Approval to Help Small Businesses; Pa. General Assembly Convenes Under Unique Circumstances; and more.
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  • Week Ending March 13, 2020

    Mar 13, 2020, 11:14 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Gov. Wolf Highlights Pennsylvanians' Access to Care During Outbreak; Auto-IRA Proposal Introduced in Pa. House; PICPA Member Rep. Ryan Named to PSERS Committee; and more.
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  • Week Ending March 6, 2020

    Mar 5, 2020, 14:36 PM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania Bill Proposes to Close the Delaware Loophole; PICPA Volunteers Requested for Student Loan Working Group; PICPA Urges Support for Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution; and more.
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  • Week Ending Feb. 28, 2020

    Feb 28, 2020, 10:34 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA Provides Testimony on Data Privacy Bill; Pa. Department of Revenue Provides Clarity on Membership Fee Tax; Pennsylvania Budget Hearings Continue at the Capitol; and more.
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  • Week Ending Feb. 21, 2020

    Feb 21, 2020, 10:23 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Delaware Loophole Legislation to Be Introduced; Pennsylvania Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill Unveiled; Changes to Pa. Local Taxpayer Relief Act Proposed; and more.
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  • Week Ending Feb. 14, 2020

    Feb 14, 2020, 10:09 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania Budget Season Hearings Get Underway; IFO Releases Pa. School District Property Tax Forecast; Pennsylvania Opioid Oversight Measure Now Law; and more.
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  • Week Ending Feb. 7, 2020

    Feb 7, 2020, 10:19 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Wolf Proposes $36 Billion Pennsylvania Spending Plan; Measure to Allow Pa. Licensing Boards to Provide Guidance; Job-Creating Pa. Tax Credit Lands; and more.
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  • Week Ending Jan. 31, 2020

    Jan 31, 2020, 10:06 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania 2020-2021 Budget Address; Natural Resource Cost and Percent Depletion Measure Introduced in Pa.; Pa. Continuing Education Carryover Bill; and more.
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  • Week Ending Jan. 24, 2020

    Jan 24, 2020, 09:39 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pa. Rep. Peifer to Amend CPA Law; Pa. House Speaker Turzai Will Not Seek Reelection; Pa. Performance-Based Budget Board Convenes; and more.
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  • Special 2019 Year-End Legislative Update

    Jan 17, 2020, 08:35 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Thanks to Members for a Great 2019; PICPA 2019 Legislative Victories; A Look Ahead to 2020; and more.
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  • Week Ending Jan. 10, 2020

    Jan 10, 2020, 10:17 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pa. Lawmakers Convene for Start of 2020; New Pennsylvania Legislation in the Pipeline; Pa. Budget Hearing Schedules Announced; and more.
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  • Week Ending Dec. 20, 2019

    Dec 20, 2019, 09:36 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Gov. Wolf Signs PICPA-Supported Tax Collection Law; Pennsylvania House Considers Criminal Justice Reform Measures; Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Introduce Auto-IRA Bill; and more.
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  • Week Ending Dec. 13, 2019

    Dec 12, 2019, 10:53 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Gov. Wolf Signs PICPA-Supported Tax Collection Law; Pennsylvania House Considers Criminal Justice Reform Measures; Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Introduce Auto-IRA Bill; and more.
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  • Week Ending Nov. 22, 2019

    Nov 22, 2019, 10:55 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA-Supported Tax Measure Goes to Gov. Wolf’s Desk; Pennsylvania Licensing Reform Measure Approved in State Senate; Pa. Municipal Auditing Standards Bill with Governor; and more.
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  • Week Ending Nov. 15, 2019

    Nov 15, 2019, 10:35 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Record Expungement Allowed for Pennsylvania Licensees; IFO Issues Five-Year Pa. Economic Outlook; Pa. Bill Would Establish State Solvency Commission; and more.
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  • Week Ending Nov. 8, 2019

    Nov 8, 2019, 09:56 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA Legislative Update Webinar; New Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop Resource; Pa. Commission Registers Concerns with Attorney General Proposal; and more.
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  • Week Ending Nov. 1, 2019

    Nov 1, 2019, 10:40 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania House Panel Discusses State Tax Reform; Occupational License Reform Clears PA Senate Committee; Auditing Standards for Pennsylvania Municipalities; and more.
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  • Week Ending Oct. 25, 2019

    Oct 25, 2019, 10:56 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pa. Senate Panel Advances PICPA-Supported Tax Measure; Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution Supported by PICPA; Pennsylvania Senate Approves Repeal of Asset Tax Law; and more.
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