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…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro’s donations draw scrutiny An Inquirer headline this morning reads, “As Josh Shapiro seeks reelection, his business-friendly brand has drawn millions from CEOs — including some with interests in…
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Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Philly on ‘short list’ to host DNC in 2028 The Inquirer reports that along with Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Denver, Philadelphia is under consideration to host the 2028 Democratic…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. elected officials react to strike on Iran Following the joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran, elected officials across the state issued statements on the action. Gov. Shapiro, while acknowledging…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro’s changing message on boys in girls’ sports Writing in RealClear Pennsylvania, historian and journalist Oliver Bateman notes that a new billboard in Scranton takes aim at Gov. Josh…
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Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro’s land grab brings local tension The Inquirer dives into Gov. Josh and Lori Shapiro’s attempt to seize part of their neighbors’ property, noting the dispute has “jolted [Shapiro’s]…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Another budget impasse in the offing? The Inquirer reports that lawmakers are hoping to avoid another budget standoff this year, but they might not be able to due to…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Budget hearings kick off this week The state House and Senate will kick off several weeks of budget hearings today, during which lawmakers will have the chance to question…
Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Report: PGH-area job growth trails Right-to-Work areas A new report from the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy found that “Pittsburgh and its eight surrounding counties reported marginal job gains…