An Asset for Distressed Rural Communities in PA

Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-09-21/budget-policy-and-priorities/an-asset-for-distressed-rural-communities-in-pa/a80487-1 September 21, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A little-known facet of the CHIPS and Science Act, passed in Congress this summer to boost the semiconductor industry, could benefit areas … Continued

Minimum Wage to Rise by the End of 2018 in 19 States, Data Suggest Pennsylvania Should Join Them

From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): Workers in Pennsylvania lost ground relative to those in neighboring states where minimum wages are higher and employment growth in low-wage sectors like food services has been stronger HARRISBURG, PA – As many increases in … Continued

The State of Working Pennsylvania 2017

Posted at https://www.keystoneresearch.org/publications/research/state-working-pennsylvania-2017 Authors:  Mark Price, Stephen Herzenberg Publication Date:  August 31, 2017 Read the Press Release Download the full report Download the “Agenda to Raise Pennsylvania’s Pay” Executive Summary A year ago, “The State of Working Pennsylvania 2016” presented data … Continued