An-Li Herring | WESA
An-Li Herring is a reporter for 90.5 WESA, with a focus on economic policy, local government, and the courts. She previously interned for NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg in Washington, DC, and the investigations team at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A Pittsburgh native, An-Li completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan and earned her law degree from Stanford University.
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro was in Lawrenceville Wednesday to campaign on his plan for attracting business to the state. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports the Democrat says his strategy would capitalize on high-tech work already happening in the region. -
Commuters in Pittsburgh now pay an average of more than $3,000 a year to drive to work, a recent study shows. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports that’s a big jump from last year.
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The trial against the accused Tree of Life synagogue shooter will likely begin next spring, according to the federal judge in the case. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports he plans to set a date this August.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to tout job creation in clean energy. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports she says the sector’s growth is key to the country’s economic success.
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Inflation has led some local employers to pay their workers more. But WESA’s An-Li Herring reports the extra money generally hasn't kept up with rising prices.
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Tax Day is less than one week away, and WESA’s An-Li Herring reports there are ways to file for free.
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With workers quitting their jobs at historic rates, one of the nation’s top labor leaders says unions are gaining momentum. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler spoke in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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As the economy shifts to a low-carbon and digitized future, state and local officials say they're hustling more than ever to land these types of businesses. But WESA’s An-Li Herring reports some say a more aggressive playbook is needed.
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Employers across the country continue to struggle with hiring and retaining staff. And as WESA’s An-Li Herring reports, they’re less inclined than ever to lay off workers, especially in Pennsylvania.
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The government has a history of discriminating against farmers of color. Now, groups in Pittsburgh are spearheading efforts to make the sector more diverse. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports that could help to avert an impending shortage of agricultural workers.
