Lots of reform news

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 16, 2007

Yesterday was a big day for reform issues: The push for a better Open Records law included a news conference and a potential vote on Wednesday. (More on the…

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Lincoln Institute’s Fall Business Survey

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 15, 2007

The latest Keystone Business Climate Survey has been released by the Lincoln Institute. Click here for Survey Highlights The full Survey Results are here…

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I-80 Lease Agreement

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 15, 2007

Toll Roads News on the “Rube Goldberg” contraption that is the I-80 lease agreement between PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission, expected to be signed today.

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BonusGate investigation heats up

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 15, 2007

Philadelphia Inquirer on the expansion of the BonusGate investigation and subpoena of several more staffers. Also check out the Patriot News story. Brad Bumsted offers his…

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Bill aims to ban teacher strikes

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 15, 2007

Several state lawmakers will introduce a bill today to end teacher strikes in Pennsylvania. The legislation will be similar to a bill introduced by Todd Rock, but will…

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Civic Literacy Report – Take the Quiz

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 12, 2007

The latest Intercollegiate Studies Institute report on civic literacy for colleges and universities is available online, along with quiz itself. (HT to Pete DeCoursey). I scored…

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Sweep The Judges?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 12, 2007

The Bulletin offers an insightful discussion of the PA Clean Sweep’s push for rejecting all judges up for retention. While we don’t offer advice on how to vote,…

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Republicans oppose system benefits charge

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 12, 2007

Patriot News on PA Republican’s continued opposition to a new electricity tax, but their seeming acceptance of the notion we need to pick winners and subsidize cost-savings measure. The…

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