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Legislative Update Newsletter

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

  • Legislative Update - Week Ending June 5, 2026

    Jun 5, 2026, 09:39 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA-backed nonprofit reporting bill advances; Pa. House panel advances digital advertising tax; Pennsylvania Senate confirms two PICPA members to State Board; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending May 29, 2026

    May 29, 2026, 09:57 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA engages Pa. legislators on policy priorities; Pennsylvania DOR withdraws CNIT rulemaking; Development standards for Pa. data centers; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending May 22, 2026

    May 22, 2026, 10:54 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania primaries set stage for competitive November; Philadelphia voters approve “PhillySaves”; Initial Pa. revenue estimate released for FY 2026-2027; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending May 15, 2026

    May 15, 2026, 10:16 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania primaries to set 2026 political landscape; Two PICPA members nominated to State Board of Accountancy; Pa. False Claims Act proposal discussed at House hearing; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending May 8, 2026

    May 8, 2026, 09:50 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA calls for modernization of Pa.’s R&D tax credit; Pennsylvania Senate meets in Philly to honor America 250; Pa. AI transparency bill advances; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending May 1, 2026

    May 1, 2026, 10:11 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Advertising tax gets Pa. House committee review; PICPA comments on GASB subsidies proposal; Pennsylvania budget trailer bills move through House; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending April 24, 2026

    Apr 24, 2026, 10:59 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Growing threat to CPAs in Pa. is real; Pennsylvania Senate's busy week; CPA-PAC annual report emphasizes CPAs' voice; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending April 17, 2026

    Apr 17, 2026, 10:18 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pa. House advances governor's budget proposal; Panel examines Pennsylvania educational tax credit; What almost changed for CPAs; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending April 10, 2026

    Apr 10, 2026, 10:17 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA Legislative Update webcast; Pennsylvania House return to session; Navigating the IRS’s Management Resolution System; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending April 3, 2026

    Apr 3, 2026, 10:27 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA, Pa. Department of Revenue meet; Pennsylvania legislature begins spring recess; PICPA urges support for Fiscal State of the Nation Act; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending March 27, 2026

    Mar 27, 2026, 10:27 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pa. DOR reinstates tax filing enforcement program; Minimum wage, paid leave bills advance in Pennsylvania House; Pennsylvania sales tax proposal hearing; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending March 20, 2026

    Mar 20, 2026, 10:54 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: New online forms for Pennsylvania's EITC and OSTC; Pa. state budget enters negotiation phase; Pa. Senate protection measure against harmful AI chats; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending March 6, 2026

    Mar 6, 2026, 10:14 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pa. budget hearings progress; Direct Loan Program changes ahead for students; Pennsylvania's new Working Tax Credit; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending Feb. 27, 2026

    Feb 27, 2026, 10:32 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Democrats retain control of Pa. House; Pennsylvania budget hearings begin; PICPA challenges federal accounting degree status; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending Feb. 20, 2026

    Feb 20, 2026, 10:09 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania's budget hearings begin; Multiple reforms proposed to tackle Pa. housing shortage; Fast File initiative to simplify filing Pa. returns; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending Feb. 13, 2026

    Feb 13, 2026, 10:40 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: PICPA applauds update to Pa. charitable audit thresholds; Pennsylvania mandatory arbitration survives day in court; PICPA pushes back on licensure-by-endorsement proposal; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending Feb. 6, 2026

    Feb 6, 2026, 10:05 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Gov. Shapiro's $53.3 billion Pennsylvania budget; PICPA concerned over Pa. false claims legislation; Commission approves General Assembly’s audit; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending Jan. 30, 2026

    Jan 30, 2026, 10:04 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Shapiro's Pennsylvania budget address this week; PICPA shares concerns with NOL transfer legislation; Lawmakers propose Pa. passive income tax; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending Jan. 23, 2026

    Jan 23, 2026, 09:51 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Pennsylvania lawmakers return to session; Pa. DOR outlines upgraded online service; Paid parental leave for all Pennsylvanians proposed; and more.
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  • Legislative Update - Week Ending Jan. 16, 2026

    Jan 16, 2026, 10:28 AM by PICPA Government Relations
    In this issue: Marking the one-year success of Pa.'s new tax appeals process; Pennsylvania IFO warns of General Fund's structural imbalance; Pa. House lawmakers propose digital advertising tax; and more.
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