Economic Development

Events

Energizing the economy

PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues

Politics

‘We won’t be displaced’: Thousands march through Center City Philadelphia protesting proposed Sixers arena

Increased traffic and Chinatown’s survival were among the concerns driving people to protest in a downpour.

Capitol Beat

In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps

With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?

Economic Development

The push to revitalize PA’s Main Streets hits a speed bump

After years of progress in bringing “third places” to the forefront, funding shortfalls threaten future economic success

Capitol Beat

Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer

What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.

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Q&A with Claire Marrazzo

A conversation with the senior vice president of economic competitiveness for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Capitol Beat

A Q&A with state Sen. Jarrett Coleman

Coleman talks all things economic development, including his bill to create a regulatory sandbox in Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania’s innovation economy: powered by Ben Franklin

The technology-based economic development program serves all 67 Pennsylvania counties

Economic Development

Improving economic development in PA continues to face hurdles

Everyone – Republicans, Democrats, the private sector – agrees it’s crucial to the stature’s short-term and long-term success. But there is precious little agreement on how to make it happen.

Policy

Future tense: The Shapiro administration tries to plan the state economy over the next decade

How the administration’s new economic development strategy can impact the state’s outlook depends on who’s doing the talking.

Technology

What contenders in the $500M Tech Hubs race can learn from the past

Philadelphia is one of the contenders for federal advanced technology investment. A decade ago, a similar program had “no measurable benefit.”

Events

The CSPA Q&A: Autumn Anderson

The Critical Investments administrator spoke with City & State ahead of the 2024 Energy Summit

Budget

PA’s structural deficit could shape budget battle for years to come

Pennsylvania’s budget cycle presents challenges both old and new as leaders grapple with a long-budget structural deficit.