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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On the campaign trail last summer, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he wants to make the state more business-friendly. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports the governor hinted Wednesday in Pittsburgh at how he wants to finance that vision. -
Freelance work has become more common with the rise of the gig economy. But Democrats in Harrisburg say businesses are also misclassifying workers more frequently as independent contractors when they should be treated as employees. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports.
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A spacecraft that was built in Pittsburgh is set for lift off by the end of March. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports, companies across Pennsylvania made critical components for Astrobotic's lunar lander.
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Between gifts, travel, and entertaining, the holidays tend to be an expensive time of the year. WESA’s An-Li Herring reports consumers are especially feeling the squeeze this year due to inflation and rising interest rates.
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Attorneys continued Monday to discuss a trial date for the man accused of killing 11 at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018. But WESA’s An-Li Herring reports the federal judge in the case has yet to schedule the proceeding.
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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.
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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.
