Education
School District Reserve Funds Remain Bloated
Overview Pennsylvania school districts hold $12.9 billion in reserve funds, including $7.2 billion in general fund reserves. Public school districts receive more than $23,800 per student–among the highest in the…
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Assessing Gov. Shapiro’s GRID Requirements
Summary The “Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development” (GRID) Requirements apply to data centers over 25 megawatts (MW). The standards give municipalities no new authority over noise, water withdrawal, traffic, or setbacks;…
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Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Seeks COVID-19-Style Lockdown Powers
Originally published by The Washington Times. Few people want to relive the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who leads the nation’s…
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Reality Check for PA’s Failed Green-Energy Mandates
Originally published by RealClear Energy. Each month, Pennsylvania’s 6 million electricity customers—all facing rising electricity bills—are charged for services of questionable value without…
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Pennsylvania Levels the Playing Field for Virtual Students—With Room to Grow
Pennsylvania’s new education code significantly improves required “wellness checks” for students attending cyber charter schools. The final language is far less onerous than earlier…
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Tax Credit Programs Extend School Choice and Enable Kids to Attend Better Schools
Originally published by LNP/Lancaster Online. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, which—combined with the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program—has…
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High Electric Bills Are a Choice—and Pennsylvania Must Choose Wisely
Originally published by the Daily Signal. Pennsylvania legislators have prioritized electricity affordability this year. First, they exited the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the…
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Pennsylvania’s Adequacy Funding Formula Deserves Scrutiny
Originally published by The Bulletin. State Democratic lawmakers, including state Senate Majority Leader Jay Costa, are celebrating the newly passed state budget. “This budget builds on the incredible momentum…
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Pennsylvania Avoided Tax Hikes—But Only for Now
Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Twelve days behind schedule—but still 110 days earlier than last year—Pennsylvania lawmakers finally passed a $52.2 billion state budget. The deal,…
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