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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Essential Reading
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According to the new policy brief, the total estimated loss in table games revenue from mid-March through June is almost $270 million. Assuming a normal 2020, with estimated growth f...
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The American Farmland Trust (AFT) released a new report that illustrates the state of the nation's agricultural landscape, including the threats confronted by farms in Pennsylvania. ...
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania released its fourteenth report in a series prepared for the federal Clean Water Act. The report addresses the state's rich aquifers: over 85,500 mile...
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West Chester University professors visited seven rural Pennsylvania community colleges that are part of two community college systems. Based on their research, there is a "direct, po...
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