Summary: Over the years opponents of shale gas drilling have debated its economic benefits, yet recent evidence suggests it still provides considerable value to the commonwealth. In 2013 Policy Brief Vol. 13, No. 27 demonstrated that royalty income had financially … Continue reading →

“Gov. Wolf praises Biden administration’s bold infrastructure plan,” read the headline atop the gubernatorial news release this month. “It’s critical. It’s important. We’re moving forward,” said Allegheny County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald of the multitrillion-dollar proposal. “(F)or us to continue … Continue reading →

The mayor of Pittsburgh delivered the state of the city message and presented the 2021 operating and capital budgets to City Council on Nov. 9. The proposed operating budget will have $569.9 million in total revenues, $563.7 million in total … Continue reading →