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…

In Defense Of Entrepreneurs

In defense of entrepreneurs

This op-ed by Commonwealth Partners President & CEO Matt Brouillette originally appeared at RealClear Pennsylvania.  Like clockwork, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) is again finding America’s billionaires guilty by reason of existence, arguing the Elon Musks and Jeff Bezos of…

News & Brews July 2, 2026

News & Brews July 2, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Congress is coming to Philly today A bipartisan gathering of congressional members from across the country will take place at Independence Hall today, organized by U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle…

News & Brews July 1, 2026

News & Brews July 1, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. fair booth ‘packed’ after Shapiro claimed no interest After Gov. Josh Shapiro claimed he couldn’t find businesses interested in participating in the Great American State Fair, he’s now…

Winning Edge #77 – The Hand Trick Great Speakers Use

Winning Edge #77 – The hand trick great speakers use

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 30, 2026

News & Brews June 30, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! It's budget deadline day, but still no budget Well, surprising no one, it appears the June 30 state budget deadline will pass without a state budget. The progressive Pennsylvania…

News & Brews June 29, 2026

News & Brews June 29, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Fetterman, McCormick step in after Shapiro won’t GSD Last week, news broke that Pennsylvania would not participate in the Great American State Fair after Gov. Shapiro’s administration claimed it…

News & Brews June 26, 2026

News & Brews June 26, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. Senate votes to cut taxes, grow school choice Yesterday, the state Senate voted 44-6 for legislation that would “cut taxes on electricity and school supplies … add money…

News & Brews June 25, 2026

News & Brews June 25, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. is key to battle for U.S. House TIME Magazine reports that “once again,” Pennsylvania (“the nation’s signature swing state”) “will be a key to this fall’s election cycle.”…

News & Brews June 24, 2026

News & Brews June 24, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Philly public schools get ‘alarmingly bad’ marks A new Suffolk University/Philadelphia Inquirer poll found some optimism among city residents when it comes to safety and cleanliness in Philadelphia. But…

News & Brews June 23, 2026

News & Brews June 23, 2026

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! 7 days to go? State budget tracker With just one week until the June 30 state budget deadline (which the state routinely blows past), City & State PA has…