Public Union Democracy

Transforming Labor

• Priya Brannick
• November 13, 2016

Executive Summary In the last five years, Americans have seen an unprecedented sweep of public sector labor reforms across several states. Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana—and most recently, West Virginia in…

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Public Union Democracy

A Dramatic Shift in Pennsylvania

• Elizabeth Stelle
• November 9, 2016

From celebration to soul-searching, post-election analysis is everywhere. While top-of-the-ballot results dominate headlines and your news feed, don’t miss the dramatic shift that occurred last night in Pennsylvania. Republicans achieved…

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Regulation

We’re #1! Pa. Leads Nation in Corporate Welfare

• March 2, 2016

We’re #1!  Pa. Leads Nation in Corporate Welfare Looking for State Budget Fixes? Cut $700 Million in Unfair Subsidies March 2, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—The Wolf administration claims important state…

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Public Union Democracy

How Pennsylvania’s Labor Laws Trap Union Members

• Elizabeth Stelle
• February 25, 2016

Pennsylvania's labor laws keep union members in the dark. Union members rarely have the opportunity to voice their opinion through elections or resign their membership. A lack of transparency makes…

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State Budget

Demographics Destined to Hold Pennsylvania Back?

• January 25, 2016

Last year, Pennsylvania lost one person to another state every 12.5 minutes. In total, the state’s net domestic migration rate was negative: 41,607 more people moved out of Pennsylvania than…

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Education

For Property Tax Relief, Give Voters Control

• James Paul
• November 13, 2015

Should voters have the right to approve property tax increases? This is a central point of contention within a rumored budget framework that purports to provide Pennsylvanians with property tax…

Media

Tom Smith: A Patriot and Friend

• Charles Mitchell
• October 17, 2015

Tom Smith’s tenacity, courage, and leadership have encouraged our entire team to keep at it on the days when we are tempted to give up. Tom put countless miles on his cowboy…

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Education

A Solution for Persistently Failing Schools

• James Paul
• June 12, 2015

Amidst a flurry of hearings on severance taxes, incomes taxes, and pension reform, a piece of legislation with less fanfare advanced with bipartisan support out of the…

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Regulation

Senate Pension Reform: Sustainable for Taxpayers, Fair to Public Employees

• May 13, 2015

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Senate Pension Reform: Sustainable for Taxpayers, Fair to Public Employees Critical Retirement Bill Heads to the House, Positioned for…

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