A look at the Democratic nominee’s ideas on the economy and foreign policy.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Guy Ciarrocchi: Kamala’s inflation gimmick is rejected even by The Washington Post
Joe Biden’s Vice President, Kamala Harris, is co-author of the very policies creating the worst inflation since Jimmy Carter. Now, she wants us to believe she finally understands the problem and has the solution. If we will just elect her and wait until 2025, she promises that she’s going to […]
Pittsburgh struggling to regain economic footing after pandemic
(The Center Square) — Though Pittsburgh lags behind comparable cities, it does have some bright spots. The Allegheny Conference on Community Development, pulling stats from the second quarter of 2024, found some reasons for optimism. The labor force, for example, grew almost 2% year over year, “a full percentage point greater than […]
Business leaders wary of critical mineral subsidies
(The Center Square) — As federal money and private investment pour into critical minerals, Pennsylvania’s potential is great. The grants that buoy more research to figure out the size of the market in the commonwealth, however, mean some projects are wary of embracing government handouts. For one leader, efforts that […]
Compared to peers, Pittsburgh taxes and spends more, but grows less
(The Center Square) — A new analysis finds that Pittsburgh has a glut of city workers and more government spending relative to comparative cities, holding back growth. The result, an analysis from an Allegheny Institute for Public Policy suggests, is a place that has been “lethargic” coming out of the […]
G. David Sload: Helping keep Pennsylvanians employed with bi-partisan support
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), Keystone Chapter represents 30,000 skilled construction employees in nearly 700 companies throughout most of Pennsylvania. We fully recognize the workforce shortage is growing and that there are several Pennsylvanians that have hit barriers to employment due to legal issues. We started a journey years […]
Peter Mihalick: Foreign investment in Pennsylvania company is good
The potential Nippon Steel investment in U. S. Steel is a culmination of the bipartisan desire for strategic reshoring of critical industries.
By Peter Mihalick
John Hanger: Energy competition works – and should be expanded
Pennsylvania succeeded in electricity deregulation. Now is the time to build on that success.
By John Hanger
Greg Moreland: Small businesses don’t want Shapiro’s carbon tax
If the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative becomes law in Pennsylvania, higher energy prices will be passed on to consumers.
By Greg Moreland
Pennsylvania manufacturers say extreme solar power mandate would mean higher rates, potential blackouts
The Democrats’ proposed House bill would cripple local industry, advocates say. Proponents in the legislature disagree.
By Taylor Milliard