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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Monthly revenue and expenditure reports from the Allegheny County Controller’s Office show that from January to June 2021 the county collected $631.7 million in revenue and spent $44...
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Supply of COVID-19 vaccines no longer lags behind demand, but herd immunity remains out of reach. Cases have begun to rise in states with lower rates of vaccination, underscoring the...
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At the onset of the pandemic, non-essential businesses were forced to close. As a result, many worked from home, which led to many empty office buildings in Pittsburgh. Even when the...
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Northeastern Pennsylvania’s thriving transportation and warehousing sector is a pillar of the region’s economy. The continued growth of e-commerce during the pandemic further positio...
