Education

Philly Union Priorities: Politics over Teachers

• James Paul
• November 17, 2015

How would you feel if your employer took funds meant for your health insurance and spent them on partisan politics? Sadly, this is a reality for thousands of teachers in…

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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…

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Public Union Democracy

Union Dues are Used for Politics (and Members Don’t Know It)

• Nathan Benefield
• September 10, 2015

Yesterday's blog post and infographic noted how union dues from Pennsylvania teachers and state workers fund political ads from America Works USA. In response, on both Twitter…

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Education

Government Union Puts Politics Ahead of Teachers

• June 18, 2015

One government union is putting its political preferences and self-interest above the interests of public school teachers. Now, teachers are fighting back. Jane Ladley, who recently retired from teaching after…

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Energy

Gas Tax Critics Champion, not Oppose, Progress

• Gordon Tomb
• June 9, 2015

Recently, Gov. Tom Wolf sent a letter to 17 business advocacy groups opposing his proposed severance tax on natural gas, accusing them of siding “with corporate special interests who simply…

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Health Care

State Health Care Exchange: A Dangerous Contingency Plan

• Elizabeth Stelle
• May 8, 2015

A week ago Governor Wolf announced his plan to create a state-based health care exchange if the U.S. Supreme Court nixes taxpayer subsidies to insurance companies through the federal…

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Who to Believe on Wolf Tax Increase?

• Nathan Benefield
• April 27, 2015

Friday, we pointed out a new Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) study that shows every income group will pay more in net taxes under Gov. Wolf’s proposed budget. In…

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Health Care

Supreme Court’s Obamacare Case Could Open Door to Real Healthcare Solutions

• March 4, 2015

Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901   Supreme Court’s Obamacare Case Could Open Door to Real Healthcare Solutions Lawmakers Can Spare Pennsylvanians from Obamacare Regulations, Mandates, and Taxes Good morning,…

Press Release

They’re Complaining Because We’re Convincing

• Charles Mitchell
• December 9, 2014

This morning’s Harrisburg Patriot-News includes an item that gives unfortunate credence to tired and lame allegations made by critics who are upset with CF’s effectiveness about our research…

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