Once Upon A Turnpike

Once upon a turnpike

It’s like a recurring bad dream. A new year, a new turnpike toll hike. Now, driving the length of the highway costs upwards of $65.70—not counting the return trip. Only, this nightmare is real. We know the usual suspects: infrastructure…

Winning Edge #57 – Say It Until It Sticks

Winning Edge #57 – Say It Until It Sticks

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 September 2, 2025

News & Brews September 2, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Uber’s idea to bail out mass transit Spotlight PA reports that Uber is proposing its own solution to the mass transit debate happening in Harrisburg: tax ride-sharing trips. But…

News & Brews August 29, 2025

News & Brews August 29, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Philly collar county Dems want more taxing power Democrat officials in Philadelphia’s collar counties are hoping the debate over SEPTA funding will open the doors for them to raise…

News & Brews August 28, 2025

News & Brews August 28, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro’s new budget is still bad Spotlight PA reports that last week, Gov. Shapiro quietly “pitched a $49.9 billion budget to top Pennsylvania lawmakers in an attempt to end…

News & Brews August 27, 2025

News & Brews August 27, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Whistleblower says Shapiro admin retaliated against him  Spotlight PA reports, “A high-level Pennsylvania Department of Aging staffer claims the agency is retaliating against him for being a whistleblower and…

News & Brews August 26, 2025

News & Brews August 26, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. GOP General Assembly leaders endorse Garrity Republican leaders in both the Pa. House and Senate yesterday announced their endorsement of state Treasurer Stacy Garrity for governor. The Delaware…

News & Brews August 25, 2025

News & Brews August 25, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Philly trades unions turn on Dugan The Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, which backed former Judge Patrick Dugan in his unsuccessful Democrat primary challenge against incumbent District Attorney…

News & Brews August 22, 2025

News & Brews August 22, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro's closed-door influence at Penn The left-leaning Chronicle of Higher Education has a story on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s closed-door involvement in the University of Pennsylvania’s response to (very valid)…

News & Brews August 21, 2025

News & Brews August 21, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! SEPTA deal 'unlikely' before cuts The Inquirer reports, “With just … days remaining until SEPTA’s service cuts go into effect on Sunday, there is diminishing hope that lawmakers in…

News & Brews August 20, 2025

News & Brews August 20, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Garrity to be ‘formidable’ challenger to Shapiro The Post-Gazette reports that both Republicans and Democrats agree that Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who this week announced her candidacy for…