Regulation

The PLCB’s Relentlessly Unimpressive Business Model

  • February 7, 2018

If you enjoyed a glass of wine or shot of liquor during Sunday’s thrilling Super Bowl, chances are your beverage of choice passed through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).

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State Budget

A Budget of Contradictions

  • February 7, 2018

On Tuesday, Gov. Wolf did not deliver the budget address Pennsylvanians needed to hear. Instead, he offered more of the same: a dramatic increase in the size and…

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Taxes & Economy

Disco Governor Wants Money, Money, Money

  • Elizabeth Stelle, Gordon Tomb
  • February 7, 2018

Money, money, money/Always sunny/In a rich man’s world. Sung by ABBA in 1976. A governing mantra of Tom Wolf in 2018. More tax dollars seem to be Gov. Wolf's answer…

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State Budget

Five Things to Know about Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Budget

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 6, 2018

On February 6, Governor Wolf laid out his plan for the 2018-19 Pennsylvania state budget. Here are the five things you need to know: 1) Spending Increase Exceeds Taxpayer Protection Act…

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Taxes & Economy

PA Companies Raise Starting Wages After Tax Reform

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 6, 2018

Since the passage of federal tax reform, more than 300 companies have announced bonuses, raises, and new investments. This includes some major national companies, like Disney,…

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Education

School Choice Boosts Student Achievement Around the Globe

  • Colleen Hroncich
  • February 5, 2018

“Make every week school choice week.” This is the advice from the Cato Institute’s Corey DeAngelis as he explained the results of his recent study, The Public Benefit…

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Education

PA Schools Spend Far Above National Average

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 5, 2018

Pennsylvania ranks 9th in the country for per-student funding of public schools. School districts in the commonwealth receive, overall, $3,700 more per student than the national average. This data comes…

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State Budget

Lawmakers Call for Common Sense Spending Plan

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • February 2, 2018

In advance of next week's budget address by the governor, 10 House lawmakers held a press conference on Thursday to offer positive budget solutions. The Common Sense Caucus brought attention to…

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Education

Top 10 Reasons to Support ESAs

  • Colleen Hroncich
  • January 30, 2018

Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are funding breakthroughs that refocus education spending where it should be: on students. ESAs place educational choice back into the hands of parents and families,…

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