Recent Press Events/Coverage:

  • PA Prosperity Coalition asked to testify before the state House Local Government Committee on Wednesday, August 24. Read the committee chairman's press release.

  • Representatives from the PA Prosperity Coalition discussed ways to improve the business climate in Pennsylvania on the “PA Newsmakers” TV program, which airs statewide. To watch the discussion about business regulation and taxation, click here.

  • House Speaker Supports PA Prosperity Coalition
    House Speaker John Perzel writes an op-ed supporting the work of the PA Prosperity Coalition and recognizing the value of the Forward to Prosperity report's recommendations for improving the state's economy. To read the Speaker's op-ed, click here.

  • On June 23, the PA Prosperity Coalition was invited to discuss our report findings during a Lancaster Chamber breakfast meeting. (See Photos.) Speaking on behalf of the coalition was Dr. Michael Young, the primary report author. Dr. Young shared the podium with Ron Bailey, the executive director of Renew PA, who discussed the findings of the competing Brookings Report. The Lancaster Debate has been repeatedly broadcast on cable channels statewide by the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN). Also, more than 45 Forward to Prosperity reports were distributed to attendees during this event.

    Dr. Michael Young begins his presentation highlighting the coalition's nine recommendations for growing Pennsylvania's economy.

    The second speaker, Ron Bailey, executive director of Renew PA, elaborates on the findings of the Brookings Report, which our coaltion's report challenges.

    A crowd of nearly 100 people attended this "Wake-up to the Issue" breakfast meeting graciously sponsored by the Lancaster Chamber.

  •  ‘Forward to Prosperity’ Report Provided to all Libraries and County Commissioners in PA
    PA Prosperity Coalition mails more than 1,100 complimentary reports as a public service to broaden debate about ways to improve Pennsylvania’s economy    . Click here to view the article.

  • Stream audio and video of a recent Pennsylvania Newsmakers show, which highlights a discussion of the Pennsylvania Prosperity Coalition's report "Forward to Prosperity." Joining host Terry Madonna are Scott Cannon, Past President of the Pennsylvania Builders Association and Michael Young, Managing Partner of Michael Young Strategic Research. The panelists analyze the contents of the report focusing on those elements of change necessary to achieve prosperity in the context of suburban sprawl.
    Click here for audio and video.

  • Scott Cannon, immediate past President of the Pennsylvania Builders Association, discusses the Forward to Prosperity report, the Prosperity Coalition, and the fight over suburban sprawl, in this sample of the Jerry Bowyer Program on 1360 WPTT radio. Click here to hear the interview.

  • National columnist Thomas Sowell writes about how land controls are driving up the price of housing in California. To view the article, click here.

  • The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review published an editorial praising the research findings in the PA Prosperity report. To view the editorial, click here.

  • Scott Cannon, past president of the Pennsylvania Builders Association—a PA Prosperity Coalition partner—talks with Lowman Henry of the Lincoln Radio Journal about the important research findings in the new PA Prosperity Report. Click here to listen to the interview. (34.3 MB)

  • Matthew Brouillette, president of the Commonwealth Foundation, counters the Brookings Institution's Back to Prosperity report on the Jerry Bowyer Program on 1360 WPTT, Pittsburgh talk radio.

Hear from one of our coalition partners:

Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) President, James L. Conner, talks about:

Why this report was produced (159k mp3)

Research findings (129k mp3)

More about the research (119k mp3)

Inviting public debate (131k mp3)

Zipped Files: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | All Four

Press Releases:

  • PA Prosperity Coalition Issues Statement Disputing Comments
    Made About New "PA Prosperity Report"
    Brookings' report advocates restricted housing choices to force people back to cities, PA Prosperity Coalition report supports housing of choice and market-based decisions. To view the press release, click here.

  • PA Prosperity Coalition Produces Report Identifying Critical Factors For Driving Economic Growth in PA. To view the press release, click here.

Forward to Prosperity Report Q and A:

To download a copy of the Forward to Prosperity report Q and A, click here.

 

PA Prosperity Coalition Members
Consider joining our growing coalition:

Associated Pennsylvania Constructors

Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association

Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®

Pennsylvania Builders Association

Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association

 

 

 

 

 
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