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Pennsylvania in Focus

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The podcast bringing you the most important stories out of Pennsylvania from TheCenterSquare.com. Join us as we dive into the top headlines and provide insightful commentary and analysis.
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Episodes

Episode 15: Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: With food and energy prices high, few short-term solutions, Pennsylvania tackling 30,000-case backlog of unemployment fraud, Pennsylvania's difficult shift for funding roads, & Beer delivery issues reflect a distributor monopoly problem in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

Jun 17, 202223 minEp. 28

5 Minute Focus: Real Wages Falling in Pennsylvania

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a report stating the working class is getting hit the hardest by falling real wages in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support

Jun 14, 20225 minEp. 27

Episode 14: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania gas hits $5, Philadelphia consumer price index at 40-year high. Pennsylvania pedestrian deaths up 20%; bigger cars, road design at issue. Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars 'unauditable'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

Jun 10, 202229 minEp. 26

Episode 13: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Majority of Pennsylvanians think the state is on the wrong track. Inflation, labor shortages drive mood of Pennsylvania's economic 'malaise'. IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

Jun 03, 202224 minEp. 24

Episode 12: Fiscal office says there is a 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary between Oz, McCormick goes to a recount. Fiscal office: A 60% chance of stagnation for the Pennsylvania economy. Report: Pennsylvania's pandemic spending sets up a 'fiscal cliff'. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

May 27, 202227 minEp. 22

Episode 11: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary remains undecided two mornings after Election Day. Pennsylvania primaries: Trump-backed Mastriano for governor, hopeful Senate Democrat Fetterman win. Pennsylvania third for drug overdose deaths nationally. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

May 20, 202227 minEp. 20

Episode 10: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills. Pennsylvania funding for education up 40 percent since 2000. Policy summary of Republican candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

May 13, 202223 minEp. 18

Episode 9: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvania moratorium loophole nets $45M in oil and gas revenue. Strong Pennsylvania tax collection revenue; partisan divide on the economy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

May 06, 202224 minEp. 16

Episode 8: Democrats & Republicans both claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, Managing Editor Alan Wooten, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Policy summary of top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania governor. Democrats, Republicans claim the mantle of cutting Pennsylvania taxes. State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

Apr 29, 202224 minEp. 14

Episode 7: Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties

Pennsylvania legislators look to expand film tax credit by almost 80%. Pennsylvania county demolition funds for blighted properties: a rural and urban divide. Despite opposition, Pennsylvania Medicaid contracts keep unionization language. Commonwealth Foundation disputes Pennsylvania public union membership numbers. Despite its setbacks, carbon capture may come to Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

Apr 22, 202225 minEp. 12

5 Minute Focus: Will Pennsylvania Continue to Impose an Inheritance Tax?

Get caught up to date on the discussions of the inheritance tax and it's impact on citizens in Pennsylvania. Today, the Commonwealth receives about $1.2 billion in revenue with an inheritance tax that ranges from 4.5% to 15% and affects all inherited wealth. Pennsylvania is one of only six states that still has an inheritance tax, and with no exclusions that limit when the tax is applied. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support...

Apr 19, 20225 minEp. 11

Episode 6: Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate

Philadelphia stands out as only city to reinstate mask mandate. Pennsylvania inheritance tax: a $1.2 billion burden. Report: Pennsylvania No. 38 in economic momentum. Marijuana legalization bills make progress in Pennsylvania General Assembly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support

Apr 15, 202225 minEp. 10

Episode 5: Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency

Report notes $222 million in Pennsylvania tax subsidies, but little transparency. Bill would end Pennsylvania public university property tax exemptions. With $1.7 billion in ARPA funds, $75 million could go to Pennsylvania economic development Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support

Apr 08, 202227 minEp. 8

5 Minute Focus: Plan Calls for Higher and More Tolls

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a plan that calls for higher and more tolls in the state of Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support

Mar 22, 20225 minEp. 3

5 Minute Focus: Union Reforms & College Budget Concerns

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the union reform and college budget conversations happening in the state of Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support

Mar 15, 20225 minEp. 1

Episode 1: New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania

New report argues it's time for public-sector union reform in Pennsylvania. Election security, rule of law dominate Pennsylvania hearing. $26 million for mine reclamation coming to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania community colleges eye a budget increase, first in years. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support

Mar 11, 202225 min0
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