Education

Harrisburg’s Horrid Decade of Despair

September 21, 2012

With soaring crime, a city in bankruptcy and families on the financial brink, children trapped in Harrisburg School District have to wonder how bad it can really get. …

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Regulation

Simply Naked or Simply Stupid?

September 20, 2012

Contradictions, corruption and chaos have consistently characterized the conduct of the Kings of Cabernet. So it should be no surprise today they renewed a kids’ contest designed to bring…

Media

Regulation

Growing Pennsylvania’s Economy

September 19, 2012

Testimony of Katrina M. Currie to Pennsylvania House Finance Committee, September 19, 2012 Good afternoon, my name is Katrina Currie; I am a policy analyst for the Commonwealth Foundation, Pennsylvania’s…

Testimony

Public Union Democracy

Mailbag: Why Not Pay for Unused Sick Days?

Priya Brannick
September 17, 2012

Our post last week highlighting WGAL’s story on government workers receiving hefty payouts for unused sick days sparked a lively discussion. Here’s a question that popped up frequently: Do…

Media

Public Union Democracy

Why Cities Fail

Matthew Brouillette
September 10, 2012

Harrisburg is broke. Literally. So are 26 other cities across the commonwealth that are stuck in the state's Act 47 program for financially strapped municipalities. Many enter in – like…

Commentary

Harrisburg’s crisis: False path

September 2, 2012

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Harrisburg’s crisis: False path

September 1, 2012

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Taxes & Economy

Fix Welfare to Protect Poor, Save Taxpayers

Elizabeth Stelle
August 21, 2012

Despite prevalent evidence showing the current welfare system does irreparable harm by trapping families and children in a cycle of poverty, presumptive Republican vice-presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to…

Commentary

Education

Keep Tuition Affordable Legislative Package

Nathan Benefield
August 15, 2012

Testimony of Nathan A. Benefield to Pennsylvania House State Government Committee, August 15, 2012 Good morning, my name is Nathan Benefield; I am the director of policy analysis for the…

Testimony