A discussion of the 2026-27 state budget impact on education funding and school choice tax credits.

A discussion of taxing digital advertising, with certain exemptions, as a way to provide property tax relief for senior citizens.

A discussion of the 2025 audited financial report for the City of Pittsburgh.

A discussion of the proposed increase in the minimum wage to $15 per hour

A discussion of gaming money and its use to subsidize sporting and tourism events as a means of economic development.

A discussion of gaming revenue from slots, table games, and other forms of gambling.

A discussion of reforms recommended by the PPS controller to augment contracting and RFP practices - ideally increasing the quality of services and/or generating cost savings.

A discussion of Downtown office vacancy rates in the third quarter of 2025.

A discussion of recent changes to the operations of the Pittsburgh Land Bank and recommendations for confronting unproductive property.

A discussion on the difficulties and implications facing Pennsylvania's electricity grid in the wake of emerging AI and data center growth.