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Education

Time to Send “Ghost Teachers” Back to the Future

• Nathan Benefield
• October 21, 2015

As 1980s movie buffs know, today—Oct 21, 2015—is the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled forward in time in the Back to the Future films. Back to the Future predicted…

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Education

Bill Would Send Ghost Teachers Back to School

• October 20, 2015

Bill Would Send Ghost Teachers Back to School Ends Abuse of Union Work on School Time in Pittsburgh & Phila.    October 20, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—With Halloween quickly…

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Government Accountability

The Last to Know

• October 20, 2015

Last week the Crestwood Area School Board tentatively agreed to a new contract with the school district’s local union leadership. In keeping with the prevailing trend across the…

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State Budget

Moody’s to Pennsylvania: You’re So Negative

• October 19, 2015

The budget impasse is creating more problems for Pennsylvanians with each passing day—already costing taxpayers at least $11 million. Gov. Wolf has been using…

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Education

Wolf Claims More Student Hostages

• Nathan Benefield
• October 16, 2015

Earlier this week, The Neighborhood Academy, a private school in Pittsburgh, held a rally in the state Capitol to highlight Gov. Wolf’s withholding tax credits for student scholarships. Pennsylvania’s Educational…

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State Budget

Audio: Gov. Wolf Goes Down Swinging

• Jonathan Reginella
• October 15, 2015

Last week, Gov. Wolf struck out after his third attempt to enact massive tax hikes was voted down in a bipartisan effort by the House of Representatives­. CF’s…

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Government Accountability

Taxpayers Deserve a Debate

• October 14, 2015

A dispute in the Scranton School District over the cost of a teachers’ contract is another example of why the collective bargaining process must become more transparent. According to the…

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Public Union Democracy

State Senate Champions Political Fairness with Paycheck Protection

• October 14, 2015

Contact: Gina Diorio, 862-703-6670, gld@comfdnprod.wpengine.com State Senate Champions Political Fairness with Paycheck Protection Two-Thirds of Likely Voters Want to End Gov. Union Political Privilege October 14, 2015, HARRISBURG,…

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Public Union Democracy

Paycheck Protection Passes Senate

• Nathan Benefield
• October 14, 2015

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed paycheck protection (SB 501) by a 26-23 vote. The bill will now move to the House. You can view the roll call vote…

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Regulation

Tackling our Structural Deficit Without Tax Hikes

• October 13, 2015

“I’m not taking anything off the table” said Gov. Wolf shortly after his tax plan was resoundingly defeated in the House last week. The governor’s refusal to abandon…

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Government Accountability

Poll: Large Majorities Back Transparency & Accountability Reforms

• October 13, 2015

Poll: Large Majorities in PA Back Transparency & Accountability Reforms Paycheck Protection, Contract Transparency, Spending Limits Get High Marks October 13, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Critical transparency and accountability measures…

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Speak Out Against Pennsylvania Tax Hikes

• October 10, 2015

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Regulation

Pennsylvania’s Public Pension Crisis Grows

• Elizabeth Stelle
• October 8, 2015

When you assume an investment return rate of 7.5 percent and your actual returns are 3.04 percent you have a problem. If you are the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System you…

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State Budget

Great Win for Taxpayers in the Budget Battle

• Matthew Brouillette
• October 7, 2015

Today, the Wolf tax hike was resoundingly defeated in the state House (73-127). Repeatedly, Gov. Wolf has failed to convince lawmakers—including those of his own party—to impose his massive hikes…

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State Budget

Wolf’s Tax Hikes: 3 Strikes and You’re Out!

• October 7, 2015

Wolf’s Tax Hikes: 3 Strikes and You’re Out! Time to Abandon Tax-Hike Obsession    October 7, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—This spring, Governor Wolf swung for the fences with a…

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State Budget

Audio: Gov. Wolf’s Tax Hike Vote

• Jonathan Reginella
• October 7, 2015

Today, lawmakers will vote on Gov. Wolf’s third proposal for a tax increase. This “third time’s a charm” scheme reveals that Gov. Wolf has acknowledged…

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State Budget

Wolf Tax 3.0: No Relief, No ‘Fair Share,’ Just Higher Taxes

• October 6, 2015

Contact: Gina Diorio, 862-703-6670, gld@comfdnprod.wpengine.com Wolf Tax 3.0: No Relief, No ‘Fair Share,’ Just Higher Taxes Latest Plan Raids $750 from Paychecks of Pennsylvania Families   October 6,…

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State Budget

Wolf’s Tax Hikes: Version 3.0

• Nathan Benefield
• October 6, 2015

Today, Gov. Wolf unveiled a 3rd proposal for a tax increase. This represents both good news and bad news for taxpayers. The good news is that Wolf now concedes that…

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania’s Shrinking Population Problem

• October 6, 2015

In The Office finale, Jim and Pam decide to pack up their family and move from Scranton, Pennsylvania to Austin, Texas. While Jim and Pam aren't real, their fictional trek to Texas…

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State Budget

Wolf Demands $1,000 from Families in Wednesday House Vote

• October 5, 2015

Wolf Demands $1,000 from Families in Wednesday House Vote “Compromise” Tax Plan Still Largest in State History October 5, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—After months of hyping a “common…

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State Budget

Gov. Wolf’s Tax Plan Would Devastate Dale

• Elizabeth Stelle
• October 5, 2015

Dale Kaplan is a survivor. His family-run dry cleaning business has weathered declining volume, thanks to innovations like no-iron dress shirts, and a devastating fire. Now Dale’s 27 year old business…

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