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Education

Taxpayer-Funded Union Politics in Philadelphia

• James Paul
• February 18, 2016

It's no secret that the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) plucks teachers out of the classroom to work as full-time union operatives. These individuals are known as ghost teachers—and their…

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Take Action: Budget 2016

• February 18, 2016

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Education

State Supremes Strike Down Charter Caps

• James Paul
• February 17, 2016

Pennsylvania’s legislature granted extraordinary powers to Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission (SRC) when they created the body in 2001. Tasked with shoring up the district’s finances, the SRC was authorized to suspend…

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State Budget

One-Third of Pennsylvanians Want to Move Away

• Nathan Benefield
• February 17, 2016

Residents in states with high taxes to want to move out, according to a recent Gallup poll. This includes 33 percent of Pennsylvania residents.  This shouldn't be a shocker—Pennsylvania families…

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State Budget

One-Third of Pennsylvanians Want Out

• February 17, 2016

One-Third of Pa. Residents Want Out High Taxes Driving Thousands of Pennsylvanians Across State Lines February 17, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—One-third of Pennsylvanians would rather move to another state than…

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Taxes & Economy

Press Pause on Clean Power Plan

• Elizabeth Stelle, Gordon Tomb
• February 16, 2016

In a historic move, the US Supreme Court stayed the EPA's Clean Power Plan, otherwise known as Obama's energy tax or stealth cap and trade. The court’s actions halt implementation…

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Education

Wolf Tops $1 Billion in New Education Spending

• James Paul
• February 12, 2016

As expected, a cornerstone of Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal is a massive increase in state support of public schools. The administration seeks a $1.1 billion increase over the record-high funding…

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State Budget

Wolf Will Veto Prison Funding, Send the Money Anyway

• Nathan Benefield
• February 12, 2016

In a bizarre news twist, Gov. Tom Wolf is threatening to veto a bill because…well, reasons. According to the AP: Democratic Governor Tom Wolf says he will veto…

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State Budget

Deficit Hypocrisy

• February 11, 2016

Much has been made of the state’s structural deficit, which amounts to about 3 percent of Pennsylvania's total operating budget. Unfortunately, Gov. Wolf can't envision a scenario in which government adopts reforms…

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State Budget

True Cost of Wolf’s Budget: Nearly $14,000 Per Worker

• February 11, 2016

True Cost of Wolf’s Budget: Nearly $14,000 Per Worker Total Operating Budget to Reach $80 Billion for First Time February 11, 2016, Harrisburg, Pa.—Did you know the state…

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State Budget

Five Facts about Wolf’s Second Budget Proposal

• Nathan Benefield
• February 9, 2016

More of the same Wolf’s proposed budget mirrors what he offered—and lawmakers repeatedly rejected—last year: Massive tax hikes and record spending increases. It’s no surprise Wolf didn’t want to…

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Education

Wolf Doubles Down: Highest Spending Increase in 25 Years

• February 9, 2016

Wolf Doubles Down: Highest Spending Increase in 25 Years Slaps Pennsylvanians with $850 per Family of Four Tax Increase February 9, 2016, Harrisburg, Pa.—Today, Gov. Tom Wolf doubled…

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Please No More Taxes

• February 8, 2016

Check out our Pennsylvania State Budget page for all the resources you need for the 2017-18 budget season. Tell lawmakers, “please, no more taxes!” by sending your message below.

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Regulation

Who is Wolf Giving Your Tax Dollars To?

• Nathan Benefield
• February 5, 2016

Next week Gov. Tom Wolf will unveil a “new” budget, with all expectations that it will be just like his first proposal—calling for new taxes on working families. In fact, you…

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State Budget

Audio: PA Budget Groundhog Day

• Jonathan Reginella
• February 3, 2016

Groundhog Day has come and gone, but Gov. Wolf hasn’t stopped celebrating Punxsutawney Phil’s big day. Paying homage to the theme of the Groundhog Day movie, Wolf has trapped Pennsylvanians in…

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Government Accountability

Wolf to Pension Commission: ‘You’re Fired!’

• February 3, 2016

Wolf to Pension Commission: “You’re Fired!” Governor’s Pattern of Eliminating Opposition Defies Claims of Accountability February 3, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—The latest casualty of Gov. Tom Wolf’s “my…

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Education

Groundhog Day: Wolf Demands Millions More for Education

• James Paul
• February 3, 2016

When Punxsutawney Phil casts a shadow, Pennsylvanians expect a long winter. When Gov. Wolf issues a press release, Pennsylvanians expect a massive tax hike. How fitting that Wolf…

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Government Accountability

Wolf to PERC: “You’re Fired!”

• Nathan Benefield
• February 2, 2016

Gov. Wolf has a history of trying to fire individuals who won’t kowtow to his agenda. He tried to remove Erik Arneson as head of the independent Office of Open…

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Education

Myth vs. Fact as Wolf Announces Education Plans

• February 2, 2016

Myth vs. Fact as Wolf Announces Education Plans Pa. Spends $3,400 More Per Student than the National Average February 2, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today at 2 p.m., Gov. Wolf…

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Guess the Wolf Tax

• February 2, 2016

Thanks for playing Guess the Wolf Tax! The contest is now closed and we’ll be announcing the winner soon! Check out our Please No More Taxes page for…

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Health Care

The Trouble with Medicaid Expansion

• Elizabeth Stelle, James Paul
• February 1, 2016

As yesterday's deadline to enroll in an Obamacare marketplace insurance plan quietly passed, Gov. Wolf is boasting about Medicaid expansion—a major component of the federal government's health care overhaul.

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