Welcome to the latest edition of Voices of Reason where we’ll recap exclusive news and data featured in our most recent podcast.
This segment dives into the bi-partisan, pro-growth initiatives members of the House GOP caucus will be prioritizing for 2025.
Rep. Bryan Cutler, and President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber, Luke Bernstein share insights you don’t want to miss.
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PA State Rep. Bryan Cutler explains that professionals are PA's "number one export," and outlines how to incentivize young professionals in key industries to stay and plant roots in the state. [Watch]
CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber Luke Bernstein describes the urgency of pro-economy reforms, stating "every day that's delayed is a day that people are not working. It’s a day we're not getting our economy moving. It's a day that projects and progress are coming to a halt.” [Watch]
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Voter Interests
- All PA state lawmakers, judges, and top executive branch officials will get a pay raise of 3.4% in 2025. [PoliticsPA]
- That will be about one-third higher than private sector employees who will be receiving a 2.6% average wage increase over the 12-month October-to-October period. [WHYY]
Elections
- State Supreme Court justices are elected to 10-year terms, with three Democratic Justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht — up for retention in 2025. [Democracy Docket]
Public Opinion
- About 7% of Medicare enrollees used a telehealth service in 2020 and by 2024, that number has increased to 12%. [WHYY]
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Rep. Bryan Cutler talks policy priorities for the New Year
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