“Third and State” is a joint blog of the Keystone Research Center and the PA Budget & Policy Center, providing a progressive view of the Pennsylvania economy, budget, and other policy matters.

 

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Shapiro Budget Proposes Intriguing Investments in a PA Learning and Career Infrastructure

Stephen Herzenberg | 03/17/2023

Ten days ago, Governor Shapiro’s unveiled his proposed state budget for 2023-24. In one priority area for Keystone Research Center (KRC), workforce training and career supports, we’re excited by what

PBPC Supports Senator Vincent Hughes’s K-12 Funding Plan

Marc Stier | 03/02/2023

Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center joined a press conference on Thursday in support of Senator Vincent Hughes’s plan to...

There’s No Need for More Voter ID Requirements in PA

Susan Gobreski | 02/27/2023

  Additional voter ID requirements would restrict the forms of personal identification voters can use to register and to...

Friday’s Five Fast Facts about Federal Priorities: What’s Been Happening in Washington, DC, this Week | February 17, 2023

Jeff Garis | 02/17/2023

During the difficult three years since the arrival of COVID-19, Americans have been aided by federal policies and programs...

Bipartisan: the Word of the Year

Marc Stier | 03/14/2023

PBPC director Marc Stier made these remarks to the Press Club of Pennsylvania on Monday, March 13, 2023. “Bipartisan”...

Friday’s Five Fast Facts about Federal Priorities: What’s Been Happening in Washington, DC, this Week | February 10, 2023

Jeff Garis | 02/10/2023

The big news this week was President Biden’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress...

Friday’s Five Fast Facts about Federal Priorities: What’s Been Happening in Washington, DC, this Week | February 3, 2023

Jeff Garis | 02/03/2023

February has arrived. Temperatures in Pennsylvania are plummeting, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and President Biden will deliver his...

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