Education

ESAs: The Future of Education

  • Colleen Hroncich
  • July 19, 2018

“Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce. Special orders don’t upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way.” This Burger King jingle from the 1970s…

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Education

Audio: “Rainy Day” Funds Raining on Taxpayers

  • June 22, 2017

School districts across Pennsylvania have stashed away millions of surplus funds for a “rainy day,” yet some continue to request higher taxes at the same time. Of course, for…

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State Budget

Audio: PA Budget Groundhog Day

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • February 3, 2016

Groundhog Day has come and gone, but Gov. Wolf hasn’t stopped celebrating Punxsutawney Phil’s big day. Paying homage to the theme of the Groundhog Day movie, Wolf has trapped Pennsylvanians in…

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Criminal Justice Reform

Audio: Guilty Until Proven Innocent?

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • October 22, 2015

In Pennsylvania, civil asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement agents to legally seize property without convicting an individual of a crime. These laws turn justice on its head, allowing police…

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Education

Audio: Wolf’s Budget Tactics Harm Students

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • October 21, 2015

Pennsylvania is home to several innovative education programs, including the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, which provides a path to a great education for low income students. CF’s James…

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State Budget

Audio: Gov. Wolf Goes Down Swinging

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • October 15, 2015

Last week, Gov. Wolf struck out after his third attempt to enact massive tax hikes was voted down in a bipartisan effort by the House of Representatives­. CF’s…

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State Budget

Audio: Gov. Wolf’s Tax Hike Vote

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • October 7, 2015

Today, lawmakers will vote on Gov. Wolf’s third proposal for a tax increase. This “third time’s a charm” scheme reveals that Gov. Wolf has acknowledged…

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State Budget

Audio: A Path of Compromise

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • September 21, 2015

Refusing to abandon his demands for the highest tax increase in state history, Gov. Wolf continues to fuel a budget impasse that has left human-services agencies and schools without…

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Education

Audio: Protecting Teachers’ Rights and Paychecks

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • September 18, 2015

Teacher unions are taking money from teachers to fund political causes they do not support. Through Free to Teach, teachers like James Williams and Linda Misja are speaking…

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