• #43 PA Budget Numbers: Story, Statistic, & Solution

  • Feb 5 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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#43 PA Budget Numbers: Story, Statistic, & Solution

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  • Summary

  • One Strong Statistic:

    • State spending has grown 40% in five years to $50 billion
    • Create contrast: Government grew 40% while average paychecks barely changed
    • Focus on memorability over precision

    One Relatable Story:

    • Compare personal income growth since 2020 to government spending
    • Make numbers personal: "Do you make 40% more than in 2020?"
    • Show impact on working families

    One Clear Solution - Taxpayer Protection Act:

    • Force government to follow same financial rules as families
    • Set commonsense spending cap tied to taxpayer affordability
    • Prioritize needs over wants
    • Prevent inevitable tax hikes

    Key Message:

    • Government spending can't keep growing faster than PA's economy
    • Make Harrisburg live by same rules as everyone else
    • Simple contrast: 40% government growth vs. stagnant personal incomes

    For more tips on making complex budget issues compelling, refer to the accompanying one-page PDF.

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