Pennsylvania in Focus

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Oz-Fetterman Narrows to 2 Points; Economy and Crime Focal Points. Poll: Shapiro and Fetterman lead, but voter trust in elections much lower. EV future in Pittsburgh clouded by problems, both mechanical and riders. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania Faces High Housing Prices Unless ‘Record-Level Building’ Happens. Critic: Limiting opioid prescriptions would worsen overdose crisis. In union-stronghold Pennsylvania, Democratic nominee supports school choice. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a with the “growing financial issues” with the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the news is not good for drivers who pay tolls. “Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has more debt than the entire state government of Pennsylvania, and the only way to pay it is to raise tolls,” Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said in a press release. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania House Holds Philadelphia Da in Contempt for Refusing State Subpoena. Pennsylvania's approach to sealing criminal convictions could go national. Pennsylvania Turnpike: More debt than the state, with toll increases likely. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that looks at the impact of student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Report: Penn second-worst in country for free speech. Pennsylvania breweries eye expansion into distilling spirits. 'No silver bullets' for lack of affordable housing in Pennsylvania. Student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania favors the wealthy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the new proposal of the Clean Slate expansion that could include sealing low level felony records in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen and America's Talking Network General Manager Cole McNeely as they discuss: Pennsylvania report that says student enrollments down, administrator hires up. Clean Slate expansion could include sealing low-level felony records. Use of drop boxes a decision for Pennsylvania counties. Majority of funds for climate change program went to repave Bloomsburg parking lots. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rising crime rates in Philadelphia and the ensuing political fallout. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Student loan forgiveness arrives, but shrinking student numbers in PA remains a major problem. Inflation's toll on Pennsylvania agriculture: Making current problems worse. 2020 Was the Deadliest Year for Pennsylvania in the Last Decade. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take less than 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the story of the Mayor of Meadville, Pennsylvania being charged with malfeasance. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania bans scholarship displacement, but few colleges admit to the practice. Federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania driver indicted for $200K in Social Security fraud. Pennsylvania school district taxes hit $15.7B, will reach $20B in 2026. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with how federal law makes recreational marijuana a complicated ask in Pennsylvania! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania veterans still struggle with mental health, homelessness. More funding sought to subsidize Pennsylvania medical marijuana purchases. Advocates warn Pennsylvania hydrogen hub expensive, inefficient. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the debate happening in Erie, Pennsylvania Legislature on police funding. In a city where the median household income is $38,655 and 1-in-4 residents live in poverty, the top-paid police officer in Pennsylvania's fifth-largest city made more than $159,000 in 2021. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Reporter Tom Gantert, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania city, where 25% live in poverty, debates police funding. PennDOT submits $171 million EV charging station plan to feds. Federal funding kept Pittsburgh transit running during pandemic. Wolf, Delloso 'reintroduce' $2,000 payments. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date as the Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Reporter Joe Mueller as they discuss: Pennsylvania vets waiting more than a year for federal records required for benefits. Pennsylvania Legislature sends $1M to address hunger at higher education institutions. PennDOT eyes Legislature for new avenues in funding roads, bridges. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a new report that highlights the safest cities for walkers in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pittsburgh safer for walking than Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Scranton, Allentown. Pennsylvania gambling expected to hit $5B in revenues for 2022. Report: Pennsylvania has a housing deficit of 98,000 units, rent-burdened population. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest on RGGI in Pennsylvania and how the recent injunction impacts the situation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania budget lauded by GOP, Dems, but critics call spending 'not sustainable'. More opioid treatment programs sought in Pennsylvania's county jails. With injunction, a resolution to RGGI in Pennsylvania still far off. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the comments Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney made about being Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten, Executive Editor Dan McCaleb, and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Philadelphia's Jim Kenney: 'I'll be happy when I'm not mayor', Pennsylvania revenue collections $6.2 billion above IFO expectations, & Pittsburgh eyes $2 million for office-to-apartment conversions. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a proposed major change in public records requirements for some of Pennsylvania’s best-known universities that is working through the General Assembly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Executive Editor Dan McCaleb and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Mastriano rally focuses on opioid crisis, harsher penalties for Pennsylvania fentanyl dealers. Open records bill would mean major changes for Pennsylvania 'state related' universities. Pennsylvania poised to join EMS grouping, lessening barriers for workers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the latest economic numbers in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join The Center Square's Managing Editor Alan Wooten and Pennsylvania Reporter Anthony Hennen as they discuss: Pennsylvania's cities, big and small, have yet to recover from the pandemic's downturn. Pennsylvania's economic recovery sees some progress, but poor compared to other states. Pennsylvania higher ed bets on funding formula to force more cash from the legislature. Pennsylvania mulls the end of medical non-compete agreements .With 5,400 overdose deaths, Pennsylvania House moves to legalize fentanyl test strips. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the rise of food and energy prices and the suggested short-term solutions in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with a survey of business leaders in Pennsylvania that highlights a pessimistic outlook on the economy and little reason for optimism. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the report that says Pennsylvania is relying too much on short-term federal funds for long-term expenses. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the bipartisan effort to make Pennsylvania a hydrogen hub. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the increasing gas and energy prices in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senator. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the top GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Governor & Senator. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take 5 minutes to get caught up to date with the conversation Pennsylvania legislators are having as they may look to expand the film tax credit by almost 80% in the state. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get caught up to date on the report that shows little transparency in tax subsidies in Pennsylvania. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pennsylvania-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.