The Struzzi Scoop – Data Centers and PA - 5/12/2026
Rep. Jim Struzzi is joined by Dan Diorio – Vice President of State Policy for the Data Center Coalition – What makes PA an attractive place for data centers, and why should Pennsylvanians want to bring Data Center infrastructure into the Commonwealth?
The Struzzi Scoop – Appropriations Hearings Recap - 5/4/2026
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill give an overview of House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings – and how addressing PA’s energy needs will go a long way toward improving our economic situation as we work to finalize a state budget.
The Struzzi Scoop – Governor’s Budget Will Kill the Rainy-Day Fund - 2/5/2026
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill react to the Governor’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. Shapiro again wants to spend more than the Commonwealth will bring in – leaving a hole that can only be filled by increasing taxes and draining our emergency reserves.
The Struzzi Scoop – Budgeting for Prosperity - 11/18/2025
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill review the recently passed budget in PA and discuss the process that brought us here; Also, how measures included in this budget package could improve our economic situation as we move forward.
The Struzzi Scoop – Legislating Effectively - 10/1/2025
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss efforts to ensure local sports broadcasts are protected, and what it takes to be an effective legislator in today’s government, especially when working from the minority.
The Struzzi Scoop – PA Prosperity Plan - 7/1/2025
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss budget alternatives that make PA more attractive to businesses, grow the economy, and improve the state’s financial situation.
The Struzzi Scoop – Rainy Days and Surplus Spending - 6/18/2025
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss how our rainy day fund was built and how the Governor is eating away at our savings.
The Struzzi Scoop – Let’s Get Alternative Education Right - 6/9/2025
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss legislation that would address charter schools in PA, and the proper role of the Appropriations Committee in the process.
The Struzzi Scoop – Mass Transit Funding In PA - 6/5/2025
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss the challenges in addressing mass transit in PA. With a Commonwealth with such diverse urban and rural settings, what is the best course for our public transportation infrastructure?
The Struzzi Scoop – Setting the Baseline for the Budget - 4/16/2025
Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O’Neill discuss the next steps in the state budget process – Introduction of a budget bill – and where the negotiations begin. Also, the non-preferred appropriations.