Public Union Democracy

Government Union Political Spending in the 2021–22 Election Cycle

• Andrew Holman
• March 21, 2023

Key Points Government unions are a top interest group in Pennsylvania, spending more than $190 million on politics since 2007. Government union political action committee (PAC) spending continues to increase,…

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Government Accountability

PA Is the Epicenter of Democrats’ Political Spending

• Nathan Benefield
• October 19, 2022

Originally published at RealClearPennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro’s overflowing campaign coffers underscore the importance of Pennsylvania to national politics—and the influence of government unions in elections. With four…

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Public Union Democracy

Government Union Political Spending in the 2021–22 Election Cycle

• Andrew Holman
• October 10, 2022

Introduction According to campaign finance reports and union financial disclosure statements, Pennsylvania government unions have spent $169 million on politics since 2007, making government unions a top special interest in…

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Public Union Democracy

Commonwealth Foundation Releases Analysis of Government Union Political Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2021-22 Election Cycle

• October 10, 2022

October 10, 2022, Harrisburg, Pa. — The Commonwealth Foundation today released an analysis of government union political spending during the 2021–22 Pennsylvania election cycle. The report finds that government…

Press Release

Op-Ed: Leftists In Pennsylvania Outspent Conservatives 3 To 1 In 2020

• Kevin Mooney
• May 10, 2021

Very little of this money can be traced back to its original donors.

Commentary

Poll: Campaign Finance

• Nathan Benefield
• August 15, 2007

Our first ever Policy Blog poll wants to know what our readers think of proposed campaign finance reform in Pennsylvania. After answering, check out our Policy Points on…

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