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Health Care

ACA Delivers Low-Quality, High Cost Care

• Elizabeth Stelle
• October 30, 2014

The federal government’s health care overhaul is quickly becoming “Medicaid for all.” The more we learn about the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) newly insured population, the clearer it becomes that…

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Public Union Democracy

Audio: Teachers & Taxpayers Still Need Paycheck Protection

• October 29, 2014

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

• October 29, 2014

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Taxes & Economy

AP Story Errs on Wolf Spending Plan

• Nathan Benefield
• October 28, 2014

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

• October 28, 2014

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Wolf’s tax increases will weigh heavily on Harrisburg families: Bob Dick

• October 28, 2014

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Trailing in polls, GOP Pennsylvania governor paints opponent as tax-hiker

• October 27, 2014

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Scaife-related foundations poised to take bigger stage

• October 27, 2014

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Wolf rejects income tax plan analysis

• October 27, 2014

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Governor’s race: Corbett attacks Wolf’s state income tax plan

• October 27, 2014

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Chainsaws, Shining twins and income taxes

• October 27, 2014

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The PFT Fails Philly’s Students and Teachers

• October 27, 2014

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Regulation

PLCB Ethics Scandal (Again)

• October 24, 2014

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?

• October 24, 2014

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Health Care

Huge Premium Hikes Expected in PA Exchange

• Elizabeth Stelle
• October 24, 2014

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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Public Union Democracy

What are Their Priorities?

• October 24, 2014

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

• October 24, 2014

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Ad Watch: New campaign ad talks taxes

• October 24, 2014

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Education

Victory for Student Safety

• James Paul
• October 23, 2014

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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Education

Video: There’s No Magic Money Tree

• October 23, 2014

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

• October 23, 2014

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