Public Union Democracy

Give Public Workers the Right to Re-elect

  • January 19, 2016

Give Public Workers the Right to Re-elect Less than 1 Percent of Teachers had Chance to Elect Their Union January 19, 2016, Harrisburg, Pa.—As the country prepares for a…

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Government Accountability

Shhh… State’s Fiscal Code Hides Earmark Secrets

  • January 13, 2016

Shhh… State’s Fiscal Code Hides Earmark Secrets Budget Companion Bill Picks Winners at Lobbyists’ Behest January 14, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—On Tuesday, the Pa. House passed a “fiscal code” which…

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State Budget

Wolf Releases Budget Hostages in Budget Battle

  • December 29, 2015

Wolf Releases Hostages in Budget Battle After Six Months, Funding Finally Flows to Students & Needy December 29, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced he will finally release…

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State Budget

End of Budget Gridlock in Wolf’s Hands

  • December 23, 2015

End of Budget Gridlock in Wolf’s Hands Legislature Sends State Budget to Governor’s Desk December 23, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today, the state legislature, with bi-partisan support, sent a $30.26…

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State Budget

Lawmakers Must Reject Tax Hike of Christmas Past

  • December 18, 2015

Lawmakers Must Reject Tax Hike of Christmas Past New Tax Plan Would Hit Working Families of all Income Groups December 18, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Nearly six months into…

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Government Accountability

State Budget Should Consider Pa. Freedom Index

  • December 16, 2015

State Budget Should Consider Pa. Freedom Index Commonwealth Ranks Mediocre 21st in Economic Freedom  December 16, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Pennsylvania may be home to the cradle of liberty, but…

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State Budget

Senate Budget Hides Millions in ‘Walking-Around Money’

  • December 9, 2015

Senate Budget Hides Millions in ‘Walking-Around Money’ Budget Plan Flush with Slush Fund Increases December 9, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—The state Senate’s $30.8 billion budget plan rushed through Monday…

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State Budget

House Budget Lives within Taxpayers’ Means

  • December 8, 2015

House Budget Lives within Taxpayers’ Means $30.3 Billion Plan Avoids Overspending & Excessive Taxation December 8, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Yesterday, the Senate rushed through a $30.8 billion budget that…

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State Budget

5 Ways the Seant’s ‘Wolf-Lite’ Budget Will Disappoint Taxpayers

  • December 7, 2015

5 Ways Senate’s ‘Wolf-Lite’ Budget Will Disappoint Taxpayers Walking-Around Money Gets Big Boost in $30.8 Billion Budget December 7, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today, the state Senate passed a $30.8…

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