#43 PA Budget Numbers: Story, Statistic, & Solution Winning Edge podcast

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

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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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