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Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett proposes near-term pension relief, in exchange for a long-term fix

• February 5, 2014

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Nathan A. Benefield: Gov. Corbett’s budget offers sense of déjà vu

• February 5, 2014

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State Budget

Governor’s Budget Right on Priorities

• February 4, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact:717-671-1901 Governor's Budget Right on Priorities   February 4, 2014, HARRISBURG, Pa—In response to Governor Corbett’s budget address this afternoon, Matthew J. Brouillette,…

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Public Union Democracy

Are All Paycheck Deductions Created Equal?

• February 3, 2014

Opponents of “paycheck protection” are desperate to preserve their exclusive legal and political privilege, which is evident by their use of specious arguments designed to confuse and distract. For example,…

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Education

Pennsylvania Still Not Making the Grade

• February 3, 2014

The bipartisan education reform group, StudentsFirst, released its annual State Policy Report Card grading each state’s education policies and demonstrating the need for more student-centered reforms. How did Pennsylvania…

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Liquor Control Board ads remain contentious issue

• February 3, 2014

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State’s pension plans on the edge

• February 3, 2014

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Regulation

Don’t Stop Halfway

• January 31, 2014

Liquor privatization has been a promise, a priority and even passed the House last year. And in the roughly 11 months since that historic vote, progress remains stalled. But it’s…

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Public Union Democracy

Consensus Growing on Paycheck Protection

• January 31, 2014

Earlier this week, we spotlighted editorials from the Wall Street Journal and Investor’s Business Daily urging Pennsylvania to pass paycheck protection legislation. While national attention raises awareness of this…

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Proceed with caution

• January 31, 2014

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Health Care

Obamacare Sticker Shock for Pittsburgh Workers

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 31, 2014

The reality of Obamacare hit home for the employees of Simonetta’s Collision Repair Center in McKeesport. WTAE news captured the reaction of six employees who were told their copays,…

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Public Union Democracy

Government Union Bosses’ Politics Harm Union Members

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 30, 2014

Government union leaders are quick to argue that their endless lobbying, political spending and…

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Public Union Democracy

Should Public Resources be Used to Collect Political Money?

• Nathan Benefield
• January 29, 2014

My letter to the editor in the Carlisle Sentinel attempts to cut through all the rhetoric and ad hominem attacks by getting straight to the point regarding the debate…

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Pennsylvania the new Wisconsin? Please God, no

• January 29, 2014

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Conservative groups, unions battle over pay in Pennsylvania

• January 29, 2014

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Letters to the editor: Root of pension woes understated

• January 29, 2014

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Letter: Paycheck protection dispute

• January 29, 2014

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Amid union outrage, some public employees support paycheck protection

• January 29, 2014

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Union workers pack Capitol to protest paycheck protection

• January 29, 2014

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Government Accountability

Unions Stage Political Rally (Funded with Taxpayer-Collected Union Dues)

• January 28, 2014

This morning, union bosses and hundreds of union members stormed the Capitol to protect their unfair political privilege. Threatened by legislation that would level the playing field—ending the taxpayer-funded collection…

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Supreme Court Hears Argument For and Against Public Sector Unions

• January 28, 2014

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