As Pennsylvanian’s leave the commonwealth in droves, state officials are attempting to adjust to a declining economy. But does it really have to be this way in one of the nation’s most asset laden states?
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Matt Rousu: What is the “SALT deduction” — and why do some Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?
No, the “SALT deduction” isn’t a step in a cooking recipe. It’s an important part of American tax law, and there are multiple reasons why preserving the cap on the SALT deduction is sound public policy and good for society. So why do Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?
By Matt Rousu
Carrie Sheffield: Inflationary $3.5T plan would hurt poor, elderly, minorities
Poor, minority, and elderly families are hardest hit by rising inflation rates, and a Democrat-championed $3.5 trillion “human infrastructure” bill will only make things worse.
By Carrie Sheffield
PA’s congressional delegation split on legality of eviction moratorium
Senator Bob Casey and the nine Pennsylvania Democratic house members have stayed largely silent regarding the legal doubts surrounding the Biden administration’s new moratorium.
By Todd Shepherd
Guy Ciarrocchi: A roadmap to reforming Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s growth is stagnant–but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple reforms could turn the state into a beacon of hope in America
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Ronna McDaniel: Pennsylvanians can’t afford Biden’s economic crisis
The Biden administration’s economic policy is failing Americans–and in particular Pennsylvanians–in the moment where we need good leadership the most.
By Ronna McDaniel
Guy Ciarrocchi: Common-sense can fix Pennsylvania’s economic troubles
It’s past time for the governor to work with legislators to embrace common-sense policies that are working in most states. It’s past time for the governor to encourage work and reopening, and reward good corporate-citizenship.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Lawmakers opt for saving over spending in Pennsylvania budget
PA lawmakers have set a budget that saves most of the state’s stimulus and tax surplus in a rainy day fund–but the battle to allocate the billions in savings has just begun
By Christen Smith
Guy Ciarrocchi: PA unemployment remains unacceptably high — where’s the urgency in Harrisburg?
The time is now to change our unemployment rules to match those in 40 other states, so that Pennsylvanian can truly reopen.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Pennsylvania lost $1.7 billion in 2019 due to migration, study finds
The performance of Pennsylvania in the analysis was the sixth worst among the lower 48 states. To grow its economy, Pennsylvania must be able to keep its citizens.