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Public Union Democracy

Government Unions Are Making a Comeback—and Taxpayers Will Pay the Price

  • David Osborne
  • September 14, 2026

Originally published by National Review. overnment unions looked like they were up against the ropes in 2018. Then, a landmark Supreme Court decision, Janus v.

Read More: Government Unions Are Making a Comeback—and Taxpayers Will Pay the Price

One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On

  • Megan Martin
  • September 10, 2026
Read More: One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On
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Education

Who Holds Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Accountable?

  • Rachel Langan
  • September 8, 2026
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Regulation

Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Seeks COVID-19-Style Lockdown Powers

  • Megan Martin
  • September 7, 2026
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An antiquated trade barrier could hurt Pennsylvania manufacturers

  • July 5, 2012

Media Hit

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Tax-credit bill would expand school choice

  • July 2, 2012

Media Hit

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Are public school rainy-day funds too big?

  • June 28, 2012

Media Hit

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Pittsburgh Laurels & Lances

  • June 28, 2012

Media Hit

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Wilkinsburg is Pa.’s most violent school district

  • June 27, 2012

Media Hit

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Half of correction legislation ready for governor, other half in jeopardy

  • June 27, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Half of correction legislation ready for governor, other half in jeopardy

GUEST COLUMN: EITC program could prevent Pa. families from being torn apart

  • June 26, 2012

Media Hit

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Cyber schools face tougher standards

  • June 26, 2012

Media Hit

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Retiree health care costs are a hidden $17B pension bomb for Pa.

  • June 25, 2012

Media Hit

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Medicaid expansion would cost Pa. $2B

  • June 25, 2012

Media Hit

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Supporters, opponents brace for health care ruling

  • June 24, 2012

Media Hit

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ACA Medicaid expansion would cost $2B through 2019

  • June 22, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: ACA Medicaid expansion would cost $2B through 2019

Retiree health care costs are a hidden $17 billion pension bomb

  • June 22, 2012

Media Hit

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The lack of action is not really a surprise

  • June 21, 2012

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Lawmakers, businesses can rescue students now

  • June 20, 2012

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Research finds welfare providers getting rich off poor

  • June 18, 2012

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Expand scholarship to help more kids

  • June 17, 2012

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Could the Pennsylvania lottery be privatized?

  • June 16, 2012

Media Hit

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The state of welfare: Abuse factory

  • June 12, 2012

Media Hit

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Enrollment leading to furloughs

  • June 11, 2012

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Corbett attempting to change capital fund borrowing

  • June 11, 2012

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