Education

Putting Students First in Chester Upland

• James Paul
• August 28, 2015

Although Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent actions have thrown Chester Upland School District into a state of turmoil, local unions in the district are rising above politics and…

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Teacher Defies Union Control of Charitable Donation

• Brittney Parker
• June 23, 2015

It’s a different day, but it’s the same story about the PSEA’s treatment of educators that religiously object to union membership. Last year, FTT told you about Chris Meier…

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State Budget

Zero Votes for Wolf Tax Hikes

• Nathan Benefield
• June 2, 2015

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed tax increase—the largest in Pennsylvania’s history. The tax proposal failed by a 0-193 vote. That’s right, not a…

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Education

House Expands Indispensable Scholarship Programs

• James Paul
• May 12, 2015

In a sweeping, bipartisan vote, members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a substantial increase to the state’s cherished scholarship programs—the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)…

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Regulation

A Toast to the House, but Challenges Lie Ahead

• February 27, 2015

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed liquor privatization legislation sponsored by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai. You can see how your legislator voted in this interactive graphic…

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Regulation

Liquor Privatization Passage Puts People First, Not Politics

• February 26, 2015

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Liquor Privatization Passage Puts People First, Not Politics Ending State Monopoly Would Help Fill Budget Hole February 26, 2015, HARRISBURG,…

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Mary’s Law: Protecting Teachers and Taxpayers

• Nathan Benefield
• December 12, 2014

“Mary’s Law,” new legislation that will soon be introduced by State Senators John Eichelberger and Gene Yaw—along with 10 other senators—would end the taxpayer-funded collection of political money. Update:…

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State Budget

House Plan a Positive Step in Budget Negotiations

• June 25, 2014

House Plan a Positive Step in Budget Negotiations Proposes Modest Spending Increase and Avoids Pitfalls Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced a no-tax-increase budget bill. Crucially, this bill…

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State Budget

House Budget Holds the Line on Taxes

• Nathan Benefield
• June 25, 2014

Yesterday, the PA House of Representatives advanced a $29.1 billion spending bill. This bill could be voted on by the full House today. There is much to like in this…

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