Public Union Democracy

Gov. Union Bosses Fight to Control Workers’ Paychecks

  • January 15, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Government Union Bosses Fight For Control Over Workers’ Paychecks Union Bosses battle to Keep Using Public Resources for…

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Public Union Democracy

Detroit Warning: Reform Needed to Save Pensions

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • December 4, 2013

“They are going to take away your pension!” is a common scare tactic used by Pennsylvania government union leaders to oppose pension reform (even though private school unions have…

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Public Union Democracy

Get rich quick! Start your own union

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • November 26, 2013

Do I have a deal for you! For a small annual fee of $669, you can join a political organization I’m starting called the MEA—Matt’s Education Association.

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Regulation

We Just Lowered the Debt Ceiling

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 17, 2013

Yesterday, House and Senate leaders came together to negotiate a deal—that passed with bipartisan support in both chambers—to reduce our debt ceiling. If that sounds unbelievable, I should…

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Regulation

Left, Right, Center – Pennsylvanians Want Full Liquor Privatization

  • October 1, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Foundation & Keystone Politics Contact: 717-671-1901 Left, Right, Center – Pennsylvanians Want Full Liquor Privatization Survey shows strong bipartisan support, including…

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Health Care

Pennsylvania’s Poor and Taxpayers Deserve Better

  • September 16, 2013

September 16, 2013, HARRISBURG – Matthew J. Brouillette, president and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation, released the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Corbett’s “Healthy PA” initiative: We commend…

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Education

Are Cyber School Students Second-Class Citizens?

  • August 30, 2013

Editor’s Note: Jake Swink is a summer intern at Commonwealth Foundation and, starting in September, will be an active duty 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force specializing in cyber…

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