The No-nonsense Scoop on Pennsylvania’s Finances
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill react to the Governor’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. Shapiro again wants to spend more than the Commonwealth will bring in – leaving a hole that can only be filled by increasing taxes and draining our emergency reserves.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill review the recently passed budget in PA and discuss the process that brought us here; Also, how measures included in this budget package could improve our economic situation as we move forward.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss efforts to ensure local sports broadcasts are protected, and what it takes to be an effective legislator in today’s government, especially when working from the minority.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss budget alternatives that make PA more attractive to businesses, grow the economy, and improve the state’s financial situation.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss how our rainy day fund was built and how the Governor is eating away at our savings.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss legislation that would address charter schools in PA, and the proper role of the Appropriations Committee in the process.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss the challenges in addressing mass transit in PA. With a Commonwealth with such diverse urban and rural settings, what is the best course for our public transportation infrastructure?
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss the next steps in the state budget process – Introduction of a budget bill – and where the negotiations begin. Also, the non-preferred appropriations.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss Power Generation, the fight to power the future of AI, and how PA’s natural resources could allow the Commonwealth to lead.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss how to close the gaps in education funding in PA.
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill join Rep. Tim O’Neal for discussion on how the budget will be impacted by the energy market in PA.
House Republican Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Jim Struzzi joins host Charlie O’Neill for discussion on the Governor’s upcoming budget address - What his requests entail, and how House Republicans will respond.
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