Regulation

House Pension ‘Reform’ Overpromises, Underdelivers

  • June 14, 2016

House Pension ‘Reform’ Overpromises, Underdelivers Senate Should Enact True Reform That Protects Pennsylvanians June 14, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—The state House today passed a pension bill that promises reform…

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Education

‘Underfunded’ Pa. Schools Spend Nearly $16,000 Per Pupil

  • June 14, 2016

‘Underfunded’ Pa. Schools Spend Nearly $16,000 Per Pupil District Reserves Reach $4.3 Billion in 2014-15 as Attendance Declines June 14, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Contradicting the claim that Pennsylvania underfunds…

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Regulation

Wolf’s Wine Signature a First Step Toward Privatization

  • June 8, 2016

Wolf’s Wine Signature a First Step Toward Privatization Pitfalls of Government-Run Liquor Remain Unaddressed June 8, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Gov. Wolf’s anticipated signature today on HB 1690, which allows…

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Regulation

Wine Expansion Improves Convenience But Falls Short of Privatization

  • June 7, 2016

Wine Expansion Improves Convenience But Falls Short of Privatization Government Liquor Monopoly Remains Unaddressed June 7, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today, the state House passed legislation allowing select grocery stores…

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Education

Ghost Teachers Bill Advances in State House

  • June 7, 2016

Ghost Teachers Bill Advances in State House Legislation Strictly Limits Union Work on School Time June 6, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today, the state House Education Committee advanced HB 2125,…

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State Budget

Tax Hike Alternatives Could Spare Pennsylvanians’ Pocketbooks

  • May 24, 2016

Tax Hike Alternatives Could Spare Pennsylvanians’ Pocketbooks Taxpayers’ Caucus Report Unveils Billions in Savings   May 24, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—As Gov. Wolf pushes for a multi-billion tax…

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Government Accountability

Jane Leader Janeczek Elected Commonwealth Foundation Board Chair

  • May 24, 2016

Jane Leader Janeczek Elected Commonwealth Foundation Board Chair Daughter of Former Governor Brings Passion for Reform to New Role May 24, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—The Commonwealth Foundation Board of…

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Education

Wolf Sacrifices Great Teachers for Union Approval

  • May 18, 2016

Wolf Sacrifices Great Teachers for Union Approval Governor Vetoes Protecting Excellent Teachers Act May 18, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Gov. Tom Wolf today chose to side with teachers’ union leaders over…

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Public Union Democracy

House Committee Votes to Protect Religious Objectors to Unionism

  • May 17, 2016

House Committee Votes to Protect Religious Objectors to Unionism Bill Would End Union Control over Employees’ Charitable Contributions   May 17, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Most Pennsylvanians take for…

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