Introduction: Policy Brief Vol. 26, No. 15, examined the negative effects associated with a potential $15 per hour minimum wage hike in Pennsylvania. This Policy
Introduction: This Policy Brief reviews the changes (growth or decline) in establishment payroll employment over the period 1990 to 2025 for the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical
Introduction: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has 10 universities with 14 campus locations that have undergone a drastic decline in enrollment since
Summary: At its regular meeting on March 24, Allegheny County Council began the process of considering an ordinance that would “undertake a reassessment of all
Introduction: The governor’s 2026-27 executive budget proposal and remarks included a renewed push to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15 per hour. Legislation
Introduction: This Policy Brief examines the real per capita income growth for Pennsylvania and the six states that share a border with Pennsylvania: Delaware; Maryland;
Introduction: The early 21st century headlines regarding the ailing fortunes of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are well known. The financial woes afflicting USAirways, at the
Introduction: As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 state budget deal, $10 million in gaming money will go toward the NFL Draft being held
Introduction: Less than three months after signing Pennsylvania’s long overdue 2025-26 budget into law, on Feb. 3, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 budget presentation
Introduction: This Policy Brief examines eight Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) across the country in terms of changes in three measures—population, private-sector employment and public-sector employment
