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Education

Trapped: One Teacher Tells His Story

• Elizabeth Stelle
• April 9, 2015

Frank is a high school teacher in Lackawanna County who has been frustrated with the NEA’s support of abortion for a long time: “I just don’t want to see any…

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Public Union Democracy

“Ludicrous” Union Dues Skim Faces Lawsuits

• Nathan Benefield
• April 8, 2015

On Monday, two separate lawsuits were filed in response to Gov. Wolf’s February executive order which opens the door to unionizing tens of thousands of home health care…

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Public Union Democracy

Gov. Wolf’s Executive Order Hurts Home Health Care Recipients

• April 8, 2015

Our friends at the Fairness Center (TFC) filed a lawsuit this week defending against stealth unionization of homecare workers across Pennsylvania. In their lawsuit, TFC argues Gov. Wolf’s…

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Proposal to privatize Alabama liquor sales to be heard in Senate committee

• April 8, 2015

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Despite setback, paycheck protection still alive in state Senate

• April 7, 2015

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Fossil fuels contain hidden costs

• April 7, 2015

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Secrecy surrounding union contracts’ costs sparks legislation from GOP

• April 7, 2015

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Wolf negotiates new deal with unions that contributed to his campaign

• April 7, 2015

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Senate GOP liquor privatization bill boosts prospects, supporters say

• April 7, 2015

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Government Accountability

Contract Transparency: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

• Nathan Benefield
• April 7, 2015

State union contracts worth billions of taxpayer dollars would be available for public inspection before being signed by the governor, if proposals unveiled by two state Senators become law. The…

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Education

Trapped: One Teacher’s Story

• April 6, 2015

Frank is a high school teacher in Lackawanna County who has been frustrated with the NEA’s support of abortion for a long time: “I just don’t want to see any…

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Public Union Democracy

Empowering Public Employees

• April 6, 2015

The laws governing Pennsylvania’s labor unions are fraught with problems. They confer numerous privileges to unions—government unions in particular—at the expense of public employees and taxpayers. This isn’t how our…

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Gov. Wolf’s Medicaid expansion approved by health providers, eyed skeptically by budget hawks

• April 3, 2015

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PA Lawmakers Locked Out As Governor Negotiates Deals With Public Unions

• April 3, 2015

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Editorial: We need a Wolf cam

• April 3, 2015

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Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Tax Reform Proposal

• April 3, 2015

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Education

Could Schools Be Harmed by a Severance Tax?

• Gordon Tomb
• April 2, 2015

As odd as it might sound, some rural schools could actually be harmed by Gov. Wolf’s efforts to increase education funding by imposing a severance tax on natural gas.

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Government Accountability

Shine a Light on the Collective Bargaining Process

• April 1, 2015

Gov. Tom Wolf has an opportunity to deliver a fresh start to Pennsylvania’s collective bargaining process. Over the next few months, the governor and his administration will be negotiating…

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Public Union Democracy

Injustice is a Product of Labor Disputes

• April 1, 2015

Stalking, harassment and threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction are all legal activities in Pennsylvania. It’s almost impossible to believe, but yes, these abusive acts are permitted when…

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Government Accountability

Anti-Competitive Prevailing Wage Mandates Cost $1 Billion Annually

• April 1, 2015

Contact: John Bouder, 717-671-1901   Anti-Competitive Prevailing Wage Mandates Cost $1 Billion Annually Artificial Wage Inflation Harms School Districts, Local Governments, and Taxpayers Wouldn’t a billion…

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Corbett receiving state pension

• April 1, 2015

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