Government Accountability

Government Unions’ Political Power Persists

  • July 9, 2014

While labor unions nationwide have been on the defensive for the past few decades—especially in light of pro-worker measures in states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana—Pennsylvania remains a bastion of…

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Public Union Democracy

Update: Harley’s Union “Compromises”

  • December 2, 2009

Harley’s heavily unionized employees came to a “compromise” through a new contract that will likely keep the company in Pennsylvania. Union leaders said, although they are not satisfied with this…

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CF Blog Roundup

  • December 1, 2009

Here are some recent Commonwealth Foundation mentions in the blogosphere.  The Morning Call’s Capitol Ideas blog noted the Commonwealth Foundation taking issue with the Climate Change Advisory Committee…

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Education

What’s Wrong With Pennsylvania Higher Education

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • December 2, 2008

In the midst of rising tuition, dwindling tax revenue, and a recession, the presidents of 13 state-owned colleges are collectively receiving $147,427 in raises, which would equal tuition for 27…

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State Budget

Central PA Congressman and businesses giving up earmarks

  • Nathan Benefield
  • March 10, 2008

Central Penn Business Journal on the Congressman Pitts and Platts joining those taking a moratorium on earmarks and the response of most business leaders – except the beneficiaries of…

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