Public Union Democracy
Protect the Right to a Union Secret Ballot Election
In Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court stopped the unjust arrangement of forcing public sector workers to fund the political stances of a union they didn’t join. Instead of embracing…
Media
Read More: Protect the Right to a Union Secret Ballot ElectionTaxes & Economy
Gov. Wolf’s Overtime Rule Will Backfire
Gov. Wolf’s progressive policy agenda is threatening to make it more difficult to hire and retain workers. Earlier this year, the governor proposed increasing the overtime salary threshold from…
Media
Read More: Gov. Wolf’s Overtime Rule Will BackfireGovernment Accountability
Should Taxpayers Underwrite Union Work?
Separating taxpayer resources from private or political purposes is a principle ingrained in our society. It's one of the many reasons Pennsylvania politicians have spent a significant amount of time…
Media
Read More: Should Taxpayers Underwrite Union Work?Government Accountability
Pennsylvania Needs to Improve Healthcare Accessibility
Recent debates over health care reform in Washington have centered around reorganizing insurance markets, but improving America’s health care system requires a more comprehensive approach. And states can lead the…
Media
Read More: Pennsylvania Needs to Improve Healthcare AccessibilityEducation
A New Push for Student-Based Ed Funding?
Despite a history of one-note rhetoric about underfunded schools—and thus pushing for more spending and higher taxes—recent comments indicate Governor Wolf may be open to more nuanced education solutions. In…
Media
Read More: A New Push for Student-Based Ed Funding?Education
School Choice Momentum in Pennsylvania
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program established Pennsylvania as a school choice leader when it was introduced in 2001. The program helps thousands of students, but it hasn’t kept…
Media
Read More: School Choice Momentum in PennsylvaniaEducation
What does Janus mean for school choice?
On June 27th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic ruling in Janus v. AFSCME. The 5-4 decision found that forcing public sector workers to pay union fees—or lose their jobs—violates their…
Media
Read More: What does Janus mean for school choice?Criminal Justice Reform
Bipartisan Support for a Second Chance
We all deserve a second chance. This is the core principle underlying “clean slate” legislation, which the legislature overwhelmingly approved last week. The measure, House Bill 1419, sponsored by…
Media
Read More: Bipartisan Support for a Second ChancePublic Union Democracy
Janus v. AFSCME: SCOTUS Upholds Workers’ Rights
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld workers’ rights. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME that forcing public sector workers to pay union fees—or lose their…
Media
Read More: Janus v. AFSCME: SCOTUS Upholds Workers’ Rights