The same problem confronts all of Pennsylvania’s cities: a shrinking state population and lagging economic growth.
By Anthony Hennen
Pennsylvania tax breaks for the rich: 529 plans help the wealthy, not the poor, pay for college
College 529 savings plans offer families tax breaks for higher education, but their benefits get heavily concentrated among the well-off.
By Anthony Hennen
Carl Marrara: Five Pennsylvania-made gifts for Father’s Day
Here’s to hoping your Mother’s Day was a success. Now it’s time to keep it local and find the perfect gift for Dad.
By Carl A. Marrara
IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth
Recently released IRS data confirmed that residents have continued keep leaving for greener pastures elsewhere.
By Anthony Hennen
Carl Marrara: Five Pennsylvania-made products for Mother’s Day
As you shop for mom for this upcoming Mother’s Day, there are many Pennsylvania products she’ll be sure to enjoy. Shop local, and support Pennsylvania industry.
By Carl Marrara
Eligibility, timing in question for PPP loans; $1.2 million went to Pennsylvania unions
In 2020, labor organizations received $36.7 million in PPP funds, and $1.2 million ended up in the hands of Pennsylvania unions.
By Anthony Hennen
Stephen F. Gambescia: Nonprofits that go off-script hurt us all
When charitable organizations stray from their mission, they risk losing our trust.
By Stephen Gambescia
Sen. John T. Yudichak: Northeast PA leads state in job growth
With nearly 10,000 jobs created in Pennsylvania last year, the northeast led the commonwealth in job growth. Better days are ahead for our state.
By Sen. John T. Yudichak
George Hofmann: Where are the workers? They’re on disability insurance.
We can’t abandon those on disability to a lifetime of not working.
By George Hofmann
Carl Marrara: The biggest Pa. business story of 2021 you haven’t heard about
A Texas-based company will be building a mammoth natural gas plant in Luzerne County. Unheralded by the media, it’s time to celebrate a monumental investment for workers in Northeast Pa.
By Carl Marrara