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The Economy

Bernstein and Campbell: Economic summit provides platform for making Pennsylvania more competitive

February 7, 2023February 6, 2023
Luke Bernstein and Duncan Campbell

Pennsylvania could be in excellent economic position to rebound from the pandemic — but only if we reform our business environment.
By Luke Bernstein and Duncan Campbell

Tax

Pennsylvania inheritance tax for siblings on the chopping block, again

February 3, 2023February 4, 2023
Anthony Hennen

The legislature will again discuss reducing the Commonwealth’s persistent tax on inheritances.
By Anthony Hennen

The Environment

Guy Ciarrocchi: “Green” versus “dirty” economies is a false choice

February 2, 2023February 4, 2023
Guy Ciarrocchi

Why don’t self-described “environmentalists” ever celebrate the progress that’s been made?
By Guy Ciarrocchi

Unions

Teen files complaint against Giant Eagle and union for allegedly trying to coerce union membership

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023
Todd Shepherd

The Pittsburgh-area resident claims that joining a union would violate his religious liberty.
By Todd Shepherd

The Economy

Boost in Pennsylvania tax revenues negated by inflation

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023
Anthony Hennen

Inflation makes the state’s purchases more expensive, just like everyone else’s.
By Anthony Hennen

Population

Pennsylvania’s population plummets by 40,000 in a year

December 28, 2022January 2, 2023
Anthony Hennen
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The national population is increasing while the Keystone State moves in the opposite direction.
By Anthony Hennen

Civic Culture

Richard Koenig: 2022 in review

December 26, 2022December 29, 2022
Richard Koenig

Masks went off and on and off … the president flubbed … Thanksgiving got expensive.
By Richard Koenig

The Economy

Anthony Hennen: Pennsylvania’s low unemployment rate masks bigger problems

November 28, 2022December 3, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Unemployment rates are down, but fewer people are working.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

Pennsylvania’s ‘extraordinarily tight’ labor market continues as jobs go unfilled

November 24, 2022November 22, 2022
Anthony Hennen
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As the unemployment rate continues to drop, employers struggle to fill jobs.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

‘Sluggish’ economic growth in Pennsylvania continues

September 19, 2022September 22, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Unemployment is down, but job-creation lags compared to other states.
By Anthony Hennen

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