State Budget

Taxes: Isn’t $17,000 Per Family of Four Enough?

  • December 4, 2015

Taxes: Isn’t $17,000 Per Family of Four Enough? Pennsylvanians Already Overburdened with State & Local Taxes December 4, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Did you know Pennsylvania’s state and local tax burden…

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State Budget

Stopgap Budget Could Avoid Thanksgiving Pain

  • November 19, 2015

Stopgap Budget Could Avoid Thanksgiving Pain Emergency Funding Needed for Vulnerable Pennsylvanians November 19, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—One week from Thanksgiving, the state budget impasse has forced the Mercer…

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Regulation

Pa. Could Face 2nd-Highest Sales Tax in America

  • November 10, 2015

Pa. Could Face 2nd-Highest Sales Tax in America Latest Budget Plan Seeks Biggest Sales Tax Hike Since 1956 November 10, 2015, Harrisburg, Pa.—Pennsylvanians may soon pay more for…

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Regulation

Backdoor $600 Million Tax Increase in Rumored Deal

  • November 9, 2015

Backdoor $600 Million Tax Increase in Rumored Budget Deal Sales Tax for Property Tax Swap Rumor Leaves Taxpayers on the Hook November 9, 2015, Harrisburg, Pa.—The…

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Public Union Democracy

Unions’ Pass to Harass Comes to End

  • November 5, 2015

Unions' Pass to Harass Comes to End  Wolf Signs Bill Closing Union Violence Loophole November 5, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Eight days after anti-harassment bill HB 874 hit his desk,…

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Public Union Democracy

Union Harassment Victim Urges Wolf to Sign Union Violence Bill

  • November 2, 2015

Union Harassment Victim Urges Wolf to Sign Union Violence Bill Governor Has until November 7 to Sign Union Intimidation Bill November 2, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Philadelphia construction executive Sarina…

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State Budget

Wolf Increasingly Irrelevant in Budget Debate

  • October 28, 2015

Wolf Increasingly Irrelevant in Budget Debate Veto Override Attempt Shows Gov’s Grip Slipping October 28, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today, the state Senate attempted to send schools much-needed funding by overriding…

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Public Union Democracy

Ball in Wolf’s Court to End Union Violence Loophole

  • October 27, 2015

Ball in Wolf's Court to End Union Violence Loophole Stalking, Harassment, Threats Currently Legal in Labor Disputes October 27, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Stalking, harassment, and personal threats…

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Public Union Democracy

Shades of Orie Melvin in State Supreme Court Race

  • October 27, 2015

Shades of Orie Melvin in State Supreme Court Race Public Resources Used for Campaign Politics October 27, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Government union leaders are free to back their…

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