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…

News & Brews January 24, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pennsylvania gets a 'D' in education freedom  The American Legislative Exchange Council recently released its 2025 Index of State Education Freedom. And unfortunately, Pennsylvania earned only a ‘D’, ranking…

News & Brews January 23, 2025

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Winning Edge #41 – Ben Franklin’s Viral Meme (audio)

Winning Edge #41 – Ben Franklin’s viral meme (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 January 22, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! With Sunday's swearing in, GOP leads all three Pa. row offices With the swearing in of new state Attorney General Dave Sunday yesterday—along with the swearing in of re-elected…

News & Brews January 21, 2025

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News & Brews January 17, 2025

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News & Brews January 16, 2025

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News & Brews January 15, 2025

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News & Brews January 14, 2025

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News & Brews January 13, 2025

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Supporters of U.S. Steel deal launch campaign to persuade Trump  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that while President-elect “Trump is unlikely to reverse President Joe Biden’s decision earlier this month…