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Regulation

Op-Ed: Learn from Last Year’s Budget Mistakes

• June 29, 2017

Before you dismiss the budget debate as political theater, consider this: The deals hashed out in Harrisburg could blow a hole in your own budget or even strip you of…

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Education Spending Overview, 2015-16

• June 10, 2017

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Regulation

Op-Ed: Zippo Lights the Way on Pension Reform

• Nathan Benefield
• May 25, 2017

When you think of lighters, you probably think of Zippo. Recently, the company announced a move that shines light of a different kind: Zippo is transitioning from pension plans for its…

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Is Your School District Hoarding Cash?

• May 23, 2017

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Public Union Democracy

Why PA Needs Paycheck Protection

• May 16, 2017

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A Visitor’s Guide to Buying Booze in PA

• May 10, 2017

Planning a dinner? Picking up a hostess gift? Here’s our handy shopping guide to keep things E.A.S.Y.*  *Every Annoying Stop You have to make to get what you need.

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Everything You Need to Know About the State Budget

• May 10, 2017

The Good Spends less than Gov. Wolf’s proposal. The $33.3 billion budget Gov. Wolf outlined was never seriously considered, given how far it was outside the realm of political possibility.

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Everything You Need to Know About the State Budget

• May 10, 2017

The Good Spends less than Gov. Wolf’s proposal. The $33.3 billion budget Gov. Wolf outlined was never seriously considered, given how far it was outside the realm of political possibility.

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Commonwealth Foundation’s Harrisburg Office Got a Makeover!

• May 10, 2017

Commonwealth Foundation’s Harrisburg office got a makeover! Since 2002. We’ve changed significantly since we moved in, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to complete some…

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Commonwealth Foundation’s Harrisburg Office Got a Makeover!

• May 10, 2017

Commonwealth Foundation’s Harrisburg office got a makeover! Since 2002. We’ve changed significantly since we moved in, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to complete some…

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Victory for Dave!

• May 10, 2017

With the help of the Fairness Center, Dave and Don challenged Wolf’s order in court. And in September, the Commonwealth Court struck down Wolf’s executive order unionizing home care workers.

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Victory for Dave!

• May 10, 2017

With the help of the Fairness Center, Dave and Don challenged Wolf’s order in court. And in September, the Commonwealth Court struck down Wolf’s executive order unionizing home care workers.

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Soundbites

• May 10, 2017

Charter schools, “are public schools that are operate outside of the school district infrastructure…They’re given a degree of autonomy and freedom in exchange for accountability."…

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Soundbites

• May 10, 2017

Charter schools, “are public schools that are operate outside of the school district infrastructure…They’re given a degree of autonomy and freedom in exchange for accountability."…

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State Budget

PA.’s Fiscal Picture in 10 Charts

• May 8, 2017

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Public Union Democracy

Pennsylvania Government Union Dues Used for Politics

• May 8, 2017

Since 2007, Pennsylvania government unions spent $62.7 million from membership dues on “Political Activities & Lobbying.” Including national affiliates the total reaches $342 million during the 2016 election cycle alone. Here…

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Chart of the Month April-May

• April 28, 2017

Compensation Costs Per State Employee…

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Chart of the Month April-May

• April 28, 2017

Compensation Costs Per State Employee…

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Ghost Teacher Ban Passes Senate Committee

• April 27, 2017

These ghost teachers are teachers in name only; many haven’t taught in decades and will never return to the classroom. In some cases, ghost teachers receive taxpayer-funded salaries, gain seniority,…

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Ghost Teacher Ban Passes Senate Committee

• April 27, 2017

These ghost teachers are teachers in name only; many haven’t taught in decades and will never return to the classroom. In some cases, ghost teachers receive taxpayer-funded salaries, gain seniority,…

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Deficit Watch: April 2017

• April 27, 2017

April Deficit Watch: $679 million. …

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