Public Union Democracy

Just Say No to Card Checks

  • August 8, 2008

Check out this Wall Street Journal article by former Senator George McGovern on the dangers of the Employee Free Choice Act. The Act would impose a card check system…

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Taxes & Economy

Rising electricity rates and the PUC

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 8, 2008

The Public Utility Commission published a number of press releases yesterday addressing the expected rise in electricity rates. – The Public Utility Commission finally gave PPL the go ahead…

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Taxes & Economy

Who’s your cable guy?

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 7, 2008

For the first time in 30 years Pittsburgh residents will be able to choose who provides their cable. The Post-Gazette reports the city is negotiating a contract that would…

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Regulation

Bridge To Troubled Waters

  • August 7, 2008

Gov. Rendell is still touring the state dolling out taxpayers’ money for various projects across the state totaling $642 million. Much of the funding will assist infrastructure improvements for…

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Education

“The end of civilization as we know it!”

  • August 7, 2008

Enjoy this bit of British humor from an old British TV series that illustrates some of the absurdity behind the anti-school choice movement. “Oh, very droll Prime Minister…” Youtube…

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Government Accountability

Reform Update

  • August 6, 2008

PACleanSweep has recently updated its Hall of Shame to highlight the senators and representatives who have not signed the petition calling for a special session of the General Assembly…

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Government Accountability

Legal reform aids Ohio’s economy

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 6, 2008

Pennsylvania and Ohio share more than a border. Both states spend a ton of money on “economic development” while consistently failing to attract new jobs. No wonder elected…

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Taxes & Economy

Turnpike Commission will cost Taxpayers $37 Billion

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 5, 2008

Critics of a Turnpike lease—including Rep. Joe Markosek—have offered the claim that Act 44, even without tolling of I-80, represents more revenue to taxpayers of the state than a…

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Government Accountability

Bonusgate, corruption, and reform news

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 5, 2008

There are plenty of stories on corruption and reform in today’s papers: DeWeese under fire: State Rep. Josh Shapiro calls on House Majority Leader Bill Deweese to stop down…

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