Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal reflects a significant investment in education, economic growth, infrastructure and public services while seeking new revenue sources through marijuana legalization, gaming regulations and corporate tax reforms. The proposed changes aim to strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy, improve education equity and modernize energy and transportation policies. However, some measures, such as the …
By Alex Rochè, Director of Advocacy I am not sure if you saw, but in early November, there was an election. Given the nearly 1 billion dollars spent in Pennsylvania on federal election ads, I am not sure how anyone could not have heard about the election while watching your favorite program (I am rewatching …
By Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy, GRCA As the Director of Advocacy at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), I often find myself in the delightful position of juggling reading policy, going to events and answering emails, while still trying to find time for the occasional coffee break. Today, let’s talk about something a bit …
Katherine Hetherington Cunfer, Former Director of Government & Community Relations, GRCA In case you’ve missed it, 2024 is a presidential election year. Sadly, too many people only focus on that big race and miss the other extremely important races on the ballot. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, each party will select a candidate for the …
including Pennsylvania, in 2023. The goal of the National Civics Bee is to encourage middle-school-age students to seek a better understanding of civics and the process of government. To enter, students are asked to write a 500-word essay about how an issue in their community can be solved using civics. Essays are to be …