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
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has 10 universities with 14 campus locations that have undergone a drastic decline in enrollment since 2015.
At its regular meeting on March 24, Allegheny County Council began the process of considering an ordinance that would “undertake a reassessment of all properties
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
This Policy Brief examines the real per capita income growth for Pennsylvania and the six states that share a border with Pennsylvania: Delaware; Maryland; New
The early 21st century headlines regarding the ailing fortunes of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are well known. The financial woes afflicting USAirways, at the time,
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 in
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
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 over
