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Pennsylvania lawmaker pitches new sales tax for local purposes

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022
Victor Skinner

State Rep. Michael Sturla, D-Lancaster, spelled out a proposal to allow counties to enact a 1% sales tax that local municipalities can use.
By Victor Skinner

The Economy

Guy Ciarrocchi: Pennsylvania–a rising or setting sun?

August 30, 2021September 2, 2021
Guy Ciarrocchi
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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

The Economy

Ronna McDaniel: Pennsylvanians can’t afford Biden’s economic crisis

July 28, 2021July 27, 2021
Ronna McDaniel
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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

Politics

Benjamin Pontz: The vanishing small-government voter

April 7, 2021April 13, 2021
Benjamin Pontz

As politicians who reject populism continue to exit stage left, it’s time to consider that small government voters don’t represent the bulk of America’s moderate voting base. In fact, they may barely exist at all. This article is part one of a two-part series.
By Benjamin Pontz

News

Pennsylvania bars, restaurants see reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Christen Smith

Pennsylvania bars restaurants to see a reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon, according to Gov. Wolf.
By Christen Smith

The Economy

Michael Farren: The minimum wage — who actually wins and loses in Pennsylvania?

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Michael Farren

Lifting the minimum wage has been an increasingly popular effort. But who’s for and against it — and what are the consequences of the policy?
By Michael Warren

Culture

Matthew Rousu: Learning economics and personal finance from black authors

February 23, 2021February 25, 2021
Matthew Rousu

Here are some insightful books on economics and personal finance by black authors for you to read during Black History Month.
By Matthew Rousu

The Economy

Colin O’Reilly: The first steps toward a flourishing post-Covid economy in Pennsylvania

February 1, 2021September 10, 2021
Colin O'Reilly

Is Pennsylvania’s economy dynamic enough to adapt to the post-Covid-19 world? Some of the most compelling data available suggest that it is – as long as Pennsylvanians are given a fighting chance.
By Colin O’Reilly

Civic Culture

Logan Chipkin: Remembering Walter Williams, Philadelphia hero of freedom

December 8, 2020April 19, 2021
Logan Chipkin

Dr. Walter Williams, a pioneering economist and native son of Philadelphia, passed away at 84 on December 1st. He did more to fan the flames of liberty than most.
By Logan Chipkin

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