Public Union Democracy

PSEA Complicit in Pension Debacle

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 10, 2010

The PSEA has a ridiculous new video calling on members to demand state lawmakers “keep their promise” on pension plans – essentially saying “don’t reform the system at all,”…

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State Budget

Proposed Pennsylvania Sales Tax Expansion Categories

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 10, 2010

As part of his budget, Gov. Rendell has proposed lowering Pennsylvania’s sales tax from 6% to 4% (Philadelphia has an additional 2% and Allegheny County 1% on top of the…

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State Budget

Rendell Budget Treats Symptoms, Ignores Disease

  • February 9, 2010

HARRISBURG, PA (02.09.10) – Commonwealth Foundation president and CEO Matthew J. Brouillette released the following statement in response…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Budget Address Live Updates

  • February 9, 2010

CF will be offering live comments via Twitter on Governor Rendell’s budget address, beginning at 10:30 am.  Updates will show up below.  You can also follow CF staff here,…

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Public Union Democracy

Growth of Government Unions in Pennsylvania

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 9, 2010

Eric Boehm notes the growth of public-sector union members (which now represent a majority of union members nation-wide) and the decline of private union members in Pennsylvania. More…

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