News & Brews July 9, 2024
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! The latest issue in the state budget Spotlight PA reports that as lawmakers continue to negotiate a budget deal, the new issue that’s become a point of contention is…
News & Brews July 8, 2024
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! And ... still no budget Well, one week after the traditional budget deadline, and there’s still no state budget, despite lawmakers’ plans to work over this past weekend to…
News & Brews July 3, 2024
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News & Brews July 2, 2024
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Senate schedules sessions until Sunday for budget WITF reports that as lawmakers continue to negotiate a budget agreement, the state Senate has scheduled session days until Sunday, with one…
News & Brews July 1, 2024
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! No budget, no surprise Well, the traditional June 30th state budget deadline has come and gone, and—surprising no one—we have no state budget. Both the state House and Senate…
News & Brews June 28, 2024
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! State budget will not be done by June 30 We’re not quite at the traditional June 30 state budget deadline, but the Center Square reports that “Senate leadership confirmed…
News & Brews June 27, 2024
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Winning Edge #29 – Persuading with a Story (Audio)
Winning Edge gives you the tools you need to lead and influence in the political and policy arenas. Every other week, Winning Edge releases short (approximately 5-minute) spots—or “snacks”—focused on one of four areas: fundraising, media, policy, or persuasion. Listen…
News & Brews June 26, 2024
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. Senate committee backs bill to lock up cell phones during school day Yesterday, the Senate Education Committee voted 10-1 for legislation that “would fund a pilot program to…
News & Brews June 25, 2024
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Possible compromises on taxes, permitting, & more ... but not ed spending As budget talks continue, Spotlight PA reports, “Leaders in the split legislature say there are potential compromises…