Criminal Justice Reform
The Jury is In: Corrections Reform is Working
Remember the time lawmakers from both parties came together in Harrisburg and unanimously passed important, groundbreaking reform legislation? It’s not a joke. It happened in 2012. As a result of…
Media
Read More: The Jury is In: Corrections Reform is WorkingPublic Union Democracy
Prevailing Wage Reform in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Law was enacted in 1961, mandating that state and local governments pay construction contractors wages that “prevail” in each region on projects costing $25,000 or more. This…
Fact Sheet
Read More: Prevailing Wage Reform in Pennsylvania
Reduce the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature
Media Hit
Read More: Reduce the size of the Pennsylvania Legislature
Thin the Harrisburg herd: Slash the size, pay and perks of the Pennsylvania General Assembly
Media Hit
Read More: Thin the Harrisburg herd: Slash the size, pay and perks of the Pennsylvania General AssemblyEducation
Who’s Eligible for PA Opportunity Scholarships?
Just weeks ago, the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Gov. Corbett threw a major lifeline to thousands of children trapped in violent and failing public schools. Click…
Media
Read More: Who’s Eligible for PA Opportunity Scholarships?Regulation
Schools Get Property Tax Referendum Exemptions for Pension Costs
Last year, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed, and Gov. Corbett signed, legislation reducing the number of exemptions to the school tax referendum requirement. But as noted this…
Media
Read More: Schools Get Property Tax Referendum Exemptions for Pension CostsPublic Union Democracy
Pop Quiz: Would You Pay $126 or $84 for the Same Product?
Yesterday, we noted how Pennsylvania’s prevailing wage law is a “rent” for labor unions. Here’s an example of how it plays out in real life—when our schools are…
Media
Read More: Pop Quiz: Would You Pay $126 or $84 for the Same Product?Public Union Democracy
Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Law
Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Law was enacted in 1961 to protect construction workers from out-of-state competition, mandating that contractors pay the wages that "prevail" in each region on all government construction…
Fact Sheet
Read More: Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage LawEnergy
Memo on Marcellus Shale Impact Fee “Deal”
Memo from Matthew Brouillette to Pennsylvania General Assembly on Marcellus Shale Impact Fee "Deal."…
Commentary
Read More: Memo on Marcellus Shale Impact Fee “Deal”