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A look at where Pa. governor candidates Josh Shapiro and Doug Mastriano stand on taxes, other economic issues.
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A report has found that the state is performing worse than it should be in creating innovation-based jobs, growing only 11 percent between 2010 and 2019, eight points less than the national sector.
The study from the Brookings Institution points to a lack of state funding for economic development and says a shortage of education and job opportunities for marginalized groups further stunts growth.
The state is not living up to the potential it has to be a leader in innovation, Brookings researchers say. Inclusion tactics, restored funding, geological expansion of industries and buy-in from politicians can help.