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Education

Young Entrepreneurs in Action

Colleen Hroncich
September 18, 2018

It’s rare to see kids voluntarily give up their Saturday to work. But that’s exactly what my 12- and 14-year old daughters—along with a dozen other kids—did at the recent…

Media

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…

Media

Health Care

My Obamacare Agony

Priya Brannick
June 10, 2014

I thought I was lucky. The last day to sign up for Obamacare had arrived, and I’d managed to purchase a plan on the national Obamacare exchange. I was just…

Commentary

Health Care

My Obamacare Plan is Failing Me

Priya Brannick
April 15, 2014

Tuesday is the last day to sign up for health insurance on the Obamacare exchange. Luckily I’ve already purchased an exchange plan. But barely one month into my new health…

Commentary

Health Care

Note to Lawmakers: The Power Is Yours!

Elizabeth Stelle
March 22, 2013

One of my favorite cartoon’s growing up was Captain Planet. The cartoon’s catchy theme song ended with an emphatic, “The power is yours!” It’s a message all of our state lawmakers…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Transportation Letter to Gov. Rendell and the General Assembly

July 14, 2007

CF expresses concerns over transportation bill July 14, 2007 The Honorable Edward G. RendellOffice of the GovernorCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PA 17120 Members of the General AssemblyCommonwealth…

Press Release

Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvanias Great Rail Disasters Continue

July 5, 2005

Dozens of cities around the country, including Pennsylvania cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, are building, planning, or considering new or expanded rail systems. But is rail really the best…

Commentary