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It’s GO TIME: Gov. Tom Wolf hopes renaming agency will transform purpose

• February 6, 2015

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‘Efficiency’ office put into motion by Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf

• February 6, 2015

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Government Accountability

No More Silent Treatment, Lehigh Commissioners Want Transparency

• Elizabeth Stelle
• February 6, 2015

Lehigh County commissioners are getting the silent treatment during labor contract negotiations, and they aren’t happy about it.  Reportedly, the current county executive, Tom Muller, refused leadership…

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Why Two Teachers are Suing the PSEA

• February 6, 2015

On Monday, a judge will hear oral arguments in a case challenging the PSEA’s refusal to allow two Pennsylvania teachers to donate their fair share fees to the charity of…

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Education

$35 Million Worth of New Charter Seats?

• James Paul
• February 5, 2015

Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP)—a nonprofit that invests in a variety of schools across the city—is offering $35 million to the School District of Philadelphia to fund over 11,000 seats…

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Republicans in General Assembly identify pension crisis, property taxes as primary issues they hope bipartisanship will resolve

• February 5, 2015

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What will it take to bring manufacturing back?

• February 5, 2015

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Philadelphia sizes up more charter schools

• February 5, 2015

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How the Philadelphia teachers contract impacts charter schools

• February 5, 2015

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Education

Teachers Denied the Right to Represent Themselves

• Elizabeth Stelle
• February 5, 2015

Last week the Bethlehem Area School District approved a new labor contract that will force all teachers—even those who do not want the union’s services—to pay the organization hundreds of…

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McCord charged with extortion under the Hobbs Act, U.S. attorney says

• February 3, 2015

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Taxes & Economy

PA tax law wallops man who bought truck before moving

• February 3, 2015

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Taxes & Economy

Audio: Wolf’s Campaign Rhetoric Meets Governing Reality

• Jonathan Reginella
• January 30, 2015

Governor Wolf has made some bold promises on his campaign trail, but very soon the campaign rhetoric will meet governing reality. CF’s President and CEO Matt Brouillette recently discussed…

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School Choice Week: America’s teachers have better options than the NEA or AFT

• January 30, 2015

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Advocates say Pennsylvania can do more for charter schools

• January 30, 2015

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Are charter schools the answer? More on the law that stripped York parents’ control

• January 30, 2015

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Health Care

Breaking Out of the Fortress & Into the Frontier

• James Paul
• January 30, 2015

What is the ultimate goal of health care reform? Is it to provide all Americans with insurance cards? Or is it to enhance access to quality care at more affordable…

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Philadelphia sizes up more charter schools

• January 29, 2015

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Public Union Democracy

Mary’s Law is Introduced

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 28, 2015

Paycheck protection legislation, known as “Mary’s Law,” was officially introduced in the state House of Representatives as HB 238. With the backing of 39 co-sponsors, Mary’s Law seeks to…

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Why Philadelphia’s Public School Problems Are Bad For Business

• January 28, 2015

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Pennsylvania’s teacher pension system scores D plus, National Council on Teacher Quality says

• January 28, 2015

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