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Why is Gov. Shapiro Afraid of His Own Campaign Promises?
HARRISBURG, PA., July 24, 2024 — At a press conference Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the Commonwealth Foundation has “spent years and millions and millions of dollars attacking me.” Shapiro’s…
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President and CEO Charles Mitchell on Philadelphia’s Morning Answer with Chris Stigall
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VP Josh Shapiro? Ad Spotlights Governor’s Failed Leadership
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Governor Shapiro’s Do-Nothing Record Makes Him a Perfect Fit for Vice President
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Audio: Teachers & Taxpayers Still Need Paycheck Protection
It’s important to note—especially during election season—that one group of private organizations has an advantage over all others when it comes to funding their political agenda. That group is public…
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Governor gives out $135M in grants weeks before election
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AP Story Errs on Wolf Spending Plan
A recent Associated Press story questions part of our analysis of Tom Wolf’s education spending and income tax proposals, specifically the notion that Mr. Wolf would have to double…
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Corbett blasts Wolf; Clinton speaks at challenger’s South Side rally
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Wolf’s tax increases will weigh heavily on Harrisburg families: Bob Dick
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Trailing in polls, GOP Pennsylvania governor paints opponent as tax-hiker
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Scaife-related foundations poised to take bigger stage
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Chainsaws, Shining twins and income taxes
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Governor’s race: Corbett attacks Wolf’s state income tax plan
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The PFT Fails Philly’s Students and Teachers
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PLCB Ethics Scandal (Again)
Pop quiz! What year is this headline from? A. 2014 B. 2013 C. 2012 D. 2011 E. All of the above. If you answered E., you…
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PA-Gov Round-Up: Last in Jobs and Tripled Taxes?
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Huge Premium Hikes Expected in PA Exchange
Premiums are poised to rise significantly in Pennsylvania in year two of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Three insurers announced this week that they are seeking premium increases of…
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What are Their Priorities?
At at time when teachers are complaining about having to buy school supplies for their students, the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) reported spending $3,764,154 from union dues…
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Wolf says he’ll end food-stamp asset test if elected governor
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Victory for Student Safety
In an important step for safety in the classroom, the Pennsylvania legislature passed a bill that will put an end to the abhorrent practice of “passing the…
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Video: There’s No Magic Money Tree
From education to health care to public pensions, it seems like the answer to every problem—for some—is always more spending. But where does that money come from? And why doesn’t…
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More Heat On The Gubernatorial Campaign Trail As Corbett Visits Pittsburgh
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The Tom Wolf income tax plan: What we know, and what we don’t
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