Education

It’s the year of school choice, as is every year to follow

• Stephen Bloom
• March 29, 2024

Originally published at LNP Those involved in the educational freedom movement often proclaim, “This is our year.” Yet, we can’t agree on which year that is. Forbes and the…

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Criminal Justice Reform

Pennsylvania’s Blueprint for Better Public Safety

• June 12, 2012

As Pennsylvania confronts another tight budget, Governor Corbett and legislative leaders must address the skyrocketing costs of prisons. Obviously, there are dangerous people who should be locked up to protect…

Commentary

Regulation

Privatizing “Yellow Pages” Government

• Elizabeth Stelle
• May 26, 2011

This report surveys the scope of Yellow Pages Government in Pennsylvania, looks at examples of state and local privatization throughout the country, and outlines best practices to equip lawmakers to…

Report

Education

PA School Districts Creating Online Options in Response to Cyber Schools

• Nathan Benefield
• December 15, 2010

As reported in the Valley News Dispatch, Pennsylvania school districts continue to add online options in response to students leaving for public cyber schools. Two things to…

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Public Union Democracy

State Tax Trends

• Nathan Benefield
• November 20, 2009

ATR has a new report on state tax trends. In addition to a roundup of state tax changes, the new report highlights trends with policy implications. While we pointed…

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Taxes & Economy

Rewarding Teachers

• October 24, 2008

Former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, had a compelling article in the Washington Times yesterday on merit pay for teachers. He commented on the current system: Instead of rewarding…

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Sunshine for Medicaid

• December 20, 2005

Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is leading the way on Medicaid reform. Gov. Rendell would do well to follow his example. However, given that Gov. Rendell measures success in ADDING citizens…

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