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Minimum wage gets renewed focus in Pennsylvania

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Christen Smith

Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal on Tuesday places a strong emphasis on bringing the rate from $7.25 to $15.

Op-Ed

New year, new budget

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Jim Struzzi

This year, state leaders – starting with the governor – should have a shared commitment to be practical and prudent in crafting a Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

Op-Ed

Protecting Pennsylvania investors in a rapidly changing financial landscape

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
Scott Carr

Current debates around crypto market structure legislation should focus on striking a balance between innovation and protecting investors.

Community

GOP House Policy Committee announces Hogan as deputy chair on affordability

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026
Press Release

Hogan will help guide the committee’s work on policies that impact affordability across key areas, including energy, housing, child care, and health care.

Community

Pennsylvania unemployment rate at 4.1 percent in September, marking 29th month in a row at or below national average

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Press Release

Total nonfarm jobs are at their seventeenth consecutive record high.

Op-Ed

Campaigning on the high price of everything

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Pat Wandling

Cost of living was crucial to numerous recent Democratic victories.

Op-Ed

The Democrats’ mask of moderation

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Publius Pax

As we approach another critical election, the most popular costume among the establishment Left is the “Mask of Moderation.”

Community

PA unemployment was 4.0% in July, marking 27th consecutive month equal to or below U.S. average 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Press Release

Total nonfarm jobs were at their 15th consecutive record high.

Press Release

Fitzpatrick continues fighting for key reforms in reconciliation bill: calls on Senate to adopt smart, pro-growth energy policy

June 9, 2025June 8, 2025
Press Release

Fitzpatrick and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) led a letter urging Senate leadership to adopt targeted, commonsense reforms to key energy provisions in the reconciliation bill.

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Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

Notre Dame vs. Trenton Central (Boys) 2.21.26

schedule February 21 2026
ink_pen Matt Mirro

The Notre Dame Irish Boys take on the Trenton Central Tornadoes in the final round of the Colonial Valley Conference […]

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