Pennsylvania is a microcosm of the United States. The state that sparked the American Revolution and fueled the nation’s industrial growth is playing an outsized role in public policy and socioeconomic trends. Its culturally distinct regions—from large metro hubs and sprawling suburbs to Rust Belt cities and rural counties—serve as a crucial bellwether in electoral politics.
From energy and technology to demographics and urban affairs, the Commonwealth figures prominently in national policy discussions. The Covid-19 crisis will only further showcase Pennsylvania as a battleground for public policy.
This page features noteworthy research, analysis, commentary, and news stories curated from Pennsylvania-based media outlets, national publications, and think tanks. We will examine the most important policy questions confronted by Pennsylvanians.
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The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) is a $13.2 billion allocation contained in the CARES Act to help schools deal with the effects of the coronavirus. A...
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Bottom line: The dramatic decline in the supply of teachers, coupled with a slight increase in the demand for teachers, has created a teacher shortage in Pennsylvania that will conti...
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Bottom line: The Covid-19 recession has raised concerns about the rental housing market. It has become increasingly difficult for renters to make payments, hurting landlords, and dis...
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Covid-19 caused deep retrenchment in the U.S. economy with effects starting to be felt in the second half of March. Private-sector jobs are the focus because in many states, governme...
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