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BLS does not publish a statewide Pennsylvania CPI or a complete 50-state CPI cohort. The statewide comparisons here use BEA regional price parities and its implicit regional price deflator. They are explicitly labeled and are not CPI.
All-items price level97.62024 · #23 of 50 · highest first
Goods price level99.42024 · #12 of 50 · highest first
Housing-rent price level85.12024 · #26 of 50 · highest first
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Pennsylvania · 2024: 97.6 · Rank #23 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 100
BEA regional price parity, relative to the overall national price level. The U.S. all-items index equals 100 each year. Measures prices across places within the same year, rather than annual inflation. For all items, 103 means about 3% above the national level. Category benchmarks can differ from 100; compare Pennsylvania with the published U.S. category value shown. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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The U.S. all-items level is 100. Each category uses its own published U.S. benchmark. Compare the same category and year.
Pennsylvania · 202497.6
Pennsylvania rank#23among all 50 states
U.S. price level100Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
All-items price level
BEA regional price parity, relative to the overall national price level. The U.S. all-items index equals 100 each year.
Measures prices across places within the same year, rather than annual inflation. For all items, 103 means about 3% above the national level. Category benchmarks can differ from 100; compare Pennsylvania with the published U.S. category value shown.
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Pennsylvania
2024 · Pennsylvania: 97.6 · Rank #23 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 100 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Pennsylvania All-items price level history
Period
Pennsylvania
Compare
2014
97.2
2015
98.1
2016
97.8
2017
99.1
2018
98.2
2019
98
2020
97.7
2021
96.1
2022
96.3
2023
97.4
2024
97.6
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Lower value · 86.9Higher value · 110.7Striped: unavailable
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Pennsylvania · 97.62024 · Rank #23 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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All-items price level · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
110.7
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#2
Hawaii
110
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#3
New Jersey
108.8
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#4
New York
107.9
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#5
Washington
107
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#6
Massachusetts
105.8
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#7
Maryland
105
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#8
New Hampshire
104.2
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#9
Connecticut
103.6
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#10
Florida
103.4
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#11
Oregon
103.4
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#12
Colorado
103.1
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#13
Alaska
102.4
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#14
Rhode Island
102.3
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#15
Virginia
101.1
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#16
Arizona
100.7
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#17
Nevada
100
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#18
Illinois
100
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#19
Delaware
99.8
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#20
Utah
98.9
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#21
Minnesota
98.6
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#22
Vermont
98
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#23
Pennsylvania · your comparison
97.6
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#24
Texas
97.1
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#25
Maine
97.1
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#26
Georgia
96.3
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#27
Michigan
96.2
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#28
Idaho
95.5
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#29
Montana
94.6
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#30
North Carolina
94.3
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#31
Wisconsin
94.1
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#32
South Carolina
93.7
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#33
Indiana
93.3
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#34
Ohio
92.8
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#35
Wyoming
92.7
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#36
New Mexico
92.2
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#37
Tennessee
91.9
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#38
Missouri
90.8
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#39
Kentucky
90.2
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#40
Nebraska
90.1
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#41
Kansas
90.1
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#42
West Virginia
89.5
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#43
North Dakota
89
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#44
Alabama
88.8
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#45
South Dakota
88.6
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#46
Louisiana
88.2
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#47
Oklahoma
87.8
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#48
Iowa
87.8
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#49
Mississippi
87
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#50
Arkansas
86.9
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This is BEA’s implicit regional price deflator, derived from regional price parities and the national PCE price index.
Pennsylvania · 20242.8%
Pennsylvania rank#25among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark2.6%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual change in regional price deflator
Year-over-year change in the BEA implicit regional price deflator.
An annual regional inflation measure; different from BLS CPI-U. Changes can reflect regional price parity estimates and revisions as well as national inflation.
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2024 · Pennsylvania: 2.8% · Rank #25 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.6% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Pennsylvania Annual change in regional price deflator history
Period
Pennsylvania
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2015
1.2%
2016
0.6%
2017
3.1%
2018
1.1%
2019
1.3%
2020
0.8%
2021
2.4%
2022
6.7%
2023
5%
2024
2.8%
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Pennsylvania · 2.8%2024 · Rank #25 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual change in regional price deflator · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Montana
6.7%
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#2
Idaho
6.2%
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#3
Utah
6%
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#4
Nevada
4.8%
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#5
Michigan
4.7%
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#6
New Mexico
4%
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#7
Indiana
4%
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#8
Wyoming
3.9%
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#9
Illinois
3.9%
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#10
Colorado
3.8%
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#11
Delaware
3.7%
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#12
Ohio
3.6%
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#13
Wisconsin
3.6%
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#14
North Dakota
3.5%
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#15
Vermont
3.5%
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#16
South Dakota
3.1%
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#17
Maryland
3%
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#18
Minnesota
3%
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#19
Kentucky
2.9%
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#20
South Carolina
2.9%
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#21
Hawaii
2.9%
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#22
Rhode Island
2.8%
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#23
Mississippi
2.8%
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#24
Kansas
2.8%
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#25
Pennsylvania · your comparison
2.8%
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#26
Arkansas
2.8%
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#27
New York
2.7%
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#28
Arizona
2.6%
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#29
North Carolina
2.5%
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#30
Texas
2.5%
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#31
New Jersey
2.5%
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#32
West Virginia
2.5%
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#33
Nebraska
2.4%
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#34
Georgia
2.4%
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#35
Florida
2.4%
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#36
Virginia
2.4%
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#37
Tennessee
2.4%
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#38
Alabama
2.3%
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#39
Missouri
2.3%
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#40
Louisiana
2%
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#41
Connecticut
2%
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#42
Alaska
1.7%
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#43
Maine
1.7%
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#44
Oklahoma
1.6%
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#45
Iowa
1.5%
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#46
New Hampshire
1.4%
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#47
Washington
1.3%
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#48
California
1.3%
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#49
Oregon
1.2%
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#50
Massachusetts
0.8%
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Real personal income accounts for national inflation and regional price differences.
Pennsylvania · 2024$58,620
Pennsylvania rank#23among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$59,195Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Real personal income per person
Regional price-adjusted and inflation-adjusted personal income per resident.
Constant 2017 dollars. This differs from household wages, disposable income, and the national real-hourly-earnings measure.
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2024 · Pennsylvania: $58,620 · Rank #23 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: $59,195 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Pennsylvania Real personal income per person history
Period
Pennsylvania
Compare
2014
$50,343
2015
$51,702
2016
$52,744
2017
$52,479
2018
$54,492
2019
$55,458
2020
$59,098
2021
$61,217
2022
$58,304
2023
$58,027
2024
$58,620
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Lower value · $48.47KHigher value · $75.5KStriped: unavailable
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Pennsylvania · $58,6202024 · Rank #23 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Real personal income per person · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Wyoming
$75,501
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#2
Connecticut
$74,254
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#3
Massachusetts
$71,629
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#4
South Dakota
$69,153
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#5
Nebraska
$65,297
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#6
North Dakota
$65,271
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#7
Colorado
$65,223
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#8
New Hampshire
$64,632
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#9
Washington
$64,421
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#10
New York
$64,153
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#11
New Jersey
$63,142
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#12
California
$63,028
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#13
Minnesota
$62,039
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#14
Virginia
$61,914
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#15
Maryland
$61,111
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#16
Illinois
$60,333
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#17
Alaska
$60,272
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#18
Iowa
$60,144
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#19
Montana
$59,203
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#20
Kansas
$59,172
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#21
Vermont
$58,893
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#22
Oklahoma
$58,692
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#23
Pennsylvania · your comparison
$58,620
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#24
Tennessee
$58,582
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#25
Wisconsin
$58,273
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#26
Texas
$58,219
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#27
Missouri
$57,850
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#28
Maine
$57,480
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#29
Florida
$57,131
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#30
Louisiana
$56,789
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#31
Nevada
$56,503
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#32
North Carolina
$56,310
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#33
Ohio
$56,232
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#34
Rhode Island
$55,878
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#35
Indiana
$55,562
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#36
Oregon
$55,451
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#37
Arkansas
$55,219
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#38
Delaware
$55,185
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#39
Utah
$55,116
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#40
Michigan
$53,569
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#41
Georgia
$52,952
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#42
Arizona
$52,890
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#43
Idaho
$52,816
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#44
South Carolina
$52,463
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#45
Kentucky
$52,290
—
#46
Hawaii
$52,272
—
#47
Alabama
$52,216
—
#48
New Mexico
$51,121
—
#49
West Virginia
$50,051
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#50
Mississippi
$48,465
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5 of 5 reviewed Pennsylvania actions · newest first
Jun 17, 2026 · HB 2380 · An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement. · Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 2380
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.
Jun 17, 2026 · Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026
Rep. Nikki Rivera · Sponsored
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Reducing utility bills by utilizing grid-scale battery storage. An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.
The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on June 17, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Reducing utility bills by utilizing grid-scale battery storage.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 27, 2026 · H.R.8135 · Cost-of-living Emergency Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.8135
Cost-of-living Emergency Act
Mar 27, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's under-65 uninsured rate.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Actions to be taken by the Council of Economic Advisers during a cost-of-living emergency During the period that the emergency declared under section 3 is in effect, the President, acting through the Chair of the Council, shall undertake the following actions: (1) Updated advisory mandate In carrying out the duties described in section 10(c) of the Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1023(c)), the Council shall prioritize economic analysis and advice addressing the following subjects: (A) The affordability of basic…
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's median household income.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Perez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for a Federal, cost-of-living based minimum wage, and for other purposes. 1.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 10, 2025 · H.R.2854 · Neighborhood Homes Investment Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.2854
Neighborhood Homes Investment Act
Apr 10, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Mike Kelly · Sponsored
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The bill addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
For purposes of the preceding sentence, in applying section 267(b) or 707(b)(1), 10 percent shall be substituted for 50 percent. (7) Inflation adjustment (A) In general In the case of a calendar year after 2025, the dollar amounts in subsections (b)(3)(A), (e)(3)(A)(i)(I), (e)(3)(A)(i)(II), and (i)(2)(C) shall each be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting calendar year 2024…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jun 15, 2020 · HB 2570 · An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program, providing for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program. · Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, June 15, 2020 [House]Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 2570
An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program, providing for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program.
Jun 15, 2020 · Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, June 15, 2020 [House]
Rep. Tina M. Davis · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply.
The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on June 15, 2020: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, June 15, 2020 [House].
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's median gross rent.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program, providing for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program.
Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified Pennsylvania officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 3, 2026.
What candidates are saying
Explore statements about inflation, consumer prices and the cost of living from FactVote’s Pennsylvania candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
19 statements from 9 candidates
2026 Pennsylvania Governor and Lieutenant Governor — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 2 statements
Expanding the Commonwealth’s energy infrastructure will increase in-state generation capacity, ensuring reliable and affordable energy while improving the grid. This will reduce exposure to volatile regional pricing, lower the overall cost of living, and make housing, food, goods, and services more …
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Source topic or question: Turn Around PA Plan
Candidate campaign source
Expanding the Commonwealth’s energy infrastructure will increase in-state generation capacity, ensuring reliable and affordable energy while improving the grid. This will reduce exposure to volatile regional pricing, lower the overall cost of living, and make housing, food, goods, and services more affordable.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
During the Special Session on Energy Affordability, the Garrity-Richey Administration will cut taxes and eliminate hidden costs on electric bills, roll back or eliminate the gross receipts tax on utilities, end tax stacking on energy bills, require full transparency of all taxes and surcharges, and …
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Source topic or question: Turn Around PA Plan
Candidate campaign source
During the Special Session on Energy Affordability, the Garrity-Richey Administration will cut taxes and eliminate hidden costs on electric bills, roll back or eliminate the gross receipts tax on utilities, end tax stacking on energy bills, require full transparency of all taxes and surcharges, and fast-track bringing new power plants online to meet demand and keep costs low. We will replace consumption taxes with production-driven growth and slash utility bills by 15% to 25%.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our community. Before we approve another data center, we need to know that energy costs won’t be passed on to ratepayers, how much water and electricity it will consume, and how many long-term local jobs it will actually creat…
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Source topic or question: Bob Harvie’s New Fair Deal for Working Families
Candidate campaign source
That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our community. Before we approve another data center, we need to know that energy costs won’t be passed on to ratepayers, how much water and electricity it will consume, and how many long-term local jobs it will actually create.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 18, 2026
Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. We have the best healthcare professionals in the world – but only if you can afford it. That’s a problem. That’s not good enough. No one should delay seeing a doctor because they’re worried about the bill. No family should go bankrupt because someone ge…
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Source topic or question: Bob Harvie’s New Fair Deal for Working Families
Candidate campaign source
Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege. We have the best healthcare professionals in the world – but only if you can afford it. That’s a problem. That’s not good enough. No one should delay seeing a doctor because they’re worried about the bill. No family should go bankrupt because someone gets sick. America leads the world in medical innovation, yet too many people still struggle to afford the care they need. Every American deserves the security of knowing they’ll receive quality care when they need it. Millions of Americans rely on Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to keep their health insurance within reach. I’ll fight to permanently restore and expand those tax credits so families don’t wake up to hundreds of dollars in higher monthly premiums simply because Congress failed to act. I believe we need to lower the age that Americans can buy into Medicare from 65 to 55. Unlike Brian Fitzpatrick, who voted against lowering the cost of prescription medications for seniors, I’ll expand Medicare’s authority to negotiate prescription drug prices, cap insulin costs, and take on pharmaceutical companies that put profits ahead of patients.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 18, 2026
I will always stand to protect the benefits our seniors are owed. Make no mistake, it’s your money, and I am absolutely committed to protecting the benefits you earned. Our seniors also deserve a fairer, enhanced COLA (CPI-E) so that benefits are not diminished by rising costs in goods and services …
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Source topic or question: Protecting Medicare & Social Security
Candidate campaign source
I will always stand to protect the benefits our seniors are owed. Make no mistake, it’s your money, and I am absolutely committed to protecting the benefits you earned. Our seniors also deserve a fairer, enhanced COLA (CPI-E) so that benefits are not diminished by rising costs in goods and services that disproportionately affect seniors. Furthermore, we must also protect the medical expense tax deduction to allow individuals to deduct high out-of-pocket medical costs from their taxable income.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
I believe that local communities and their leadership should have the right to approve or reject a data center project without getting sued by big corporations. Data centers should not simply be dropped into the middle of our neighborhoods, driving up utility prices, polluting water, creating noise …
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Source topic or question: Priorities — For Central Pennsylvanians
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I believe that local communities and their leadership should have the right to approve or reject a data center project without getting sued by big corporations. Data centers should not simply be dropped into the middle of our neighborhoods, driving up utility prices, polluting water, creating noise pollution and lowering property values for hardworking families. If communities do not want them, they should not be built.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 18, 2026
I support tax breaks for the hard-working middle class, not billionaires. I support no tax on tips or overtime and would vote to make that permanent. We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs an…
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Source topic or question: Priorities — For Central Pennsylvanians
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I support tax breaks for the hard-working middle class, not billionaires. I support no tax on tips or overtime and would vote to make that permanent. We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs and more. I will repeal these tariff taxes that are increasing costs and vote to end the war in Iran. And we must address the national deficit, which has reached $41 trillion under Perry’s leadership. I will prioritize cutting wasteful government spending and make sure your taxpayer dollars are not abused.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 18, 2026
As a former small business owner, Scott Perry understands that excessive taxes and over-regulation prevent small businesses from creating jobs and prospering.Inflation, the economy, and jobs continue to concern most Americans. Biden-Harris and the radical Left’s spending increases have spiked inflat…
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As a former small business owner, Scott Perry understands that excessive taxes and over-regulation prevent small businesses from creating jobs and prospering.Inflation, the economy, and jobs continue to concern most Americans. Biden-Harris and the radical Left’s spending increases have spiked inflation, weakened the economy, eliminated well-paying jobs, and ruined small businesses.Scott opposes Biden-Harris’ tax-and-spend increases on small businesses and working families. He’ll continue to fight for:A Balanced Budget AmendmentLess government regulationReducing the National debtLowering taxes on families and small businesses.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Inflation, the economy, and jobs continue to concern most Americans. Biden-Harris and the radical Left’s spending increases have spiked inflation, weakened the economy, eliminated well-paying jobs, and ruined small businesses.
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Inflation, the economy, and jobs continue to concern most Americans. Biden-Harris and the radical Left’s spending increases have spiked inflation, weakened the economy, eliminated well-paying jobs, and ruined small businesses.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Scott Perry firmly believes that we can balance our Nation’s energy needs while still protecting our environment. The Biden-Harris anti-American energy policies threaten our National security and have ruined our economy. America must be energy independent to grow our economy and maintain our securit…
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Source topic or question: Energy and environment
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Scott Perry firmly believes that we can balance our Nation’s energy needs while still protecting our environment. The Biden-Harris anti-American energy policies threaten our National security and have ruined our economy. America must be energy independent to grow our economy and maintain our security. Pennsylvania plays a critical role in returning America to energy independence by supporting our vast natural gas reserves and harnessing hydroelectric and nuclear power.Scott Perry supports a blended energy portfolio that includes the development of clean energy technologies and using our vast energy resources – to reduce our dependence on foreign energy, turn around the economy, create jobs, reduce inflation, make energy more affordable, and preserve our environment.
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Scott Perry supports a blended energy portfolio that includes the development of clean energy technologies and using our vast energy resources – to reduce our dependence on foreign energy, turn around the economy, create jobs, reduce inflation, make energy more affordable, and preserve our environme…
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Scott Perry supports a blended energy portfolio that includes the development of clean energy technologies and using our vast energy resources – to reduce our dependence on foreign energy, turn around the economy, create jobs, reduce inflation, make energy more affordable, and preserve our environment.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
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Pennsylvania incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Pennsylvania legislators and Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Pennsylvania’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
5 matching sponsorships or proposals · 5 Pennsylvania incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick
U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 1 · R–PA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Brian K. FitzpatrickU.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.3438
Fair Wage Act of 2025
May 15, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored
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The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's median household income.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Perez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for a Federal, cost-of-living based minimum wage, and for other purposes. 1.
U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 17 · D–PA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Christopher R. DeluzioU.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.8135
Cost-of-living Emergency Act
Mar 27, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio · Sponsored
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The bill addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's under-65 uninsured rate.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Actions to be taken by the Council of Economic Advisers during a cost-of-living emergency During the period that the emergency declared under section 3 is in effect, the President, acting through the Chair of the Council, shall undertake the following actions: (1) Updated advisory mandate In carrying out the duties described in section 10(c) of the Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1023(c)), the Council shall prioritize economic analysis and advice addressing the following subjects: (A) The affordability of basic…
U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 16 · R–PA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Mike KellyU.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.2854
Neighborhood Homes Investment Act
Apr 10, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Mike Kelly · Sponsored
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The bill addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
For purposes of the preceding sentence, in applying section 267(b) or 707(b)(1), 10 percent shall be substituted for 50 percent. (7) Inflation adjustment (A) In general In the case of a calendar year after 2025, the dollar amounts in subsections (b)(3)(A), (e)(3)(A)(i)(I), (e)(3)(A)(i)(II), and (i)(2)(C) shall each be increased by an amount equal to— (i) such dollar amount, multiplied by (ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting calendar year 2024…
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.
Jun 17, 2026 · Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026
Rep. Nikki Rivera · Sponsored
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Reducing utility bills by utilizing grid-scale battery storage. An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.
The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on June 17, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Reducing utility bills by utilizing grid-scale battery storage.
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Tina M. DavisPennsylvania Legislature · HB 2570
An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program, providing for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program.
Jun 15, 2020 · Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, June 15, 2020 [House]
Rep. Tina M. Davis · Sponsored
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The bill addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply.
The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on June 15, 2020: Referred to URBAN AFFAIRS, June 15, 2020 [House].
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's median gross rent.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959 (P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program, providing for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program.
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