Analysis finds short-term stability, lack of long-term growth in state budget – Center Square

To address the long-term issues the state faces, there are different approaches lawmakers can take. One solution is to reign in spending on initiatives not core to the function of the state, and bringing more legislative focus to economic growth and development, according to Paula Worthington, senior policy advisor for the Civic Federation. Another possible path forward is to again increase the tax base significantly by making changes to the core state taxes, like the 2018 increase.