It’s Time to Take Action

  • Tirzah Duren
  • February 25, 2020

Being a state legislator is just like being Bruce Willis in Die Hard. Or Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games. Or Captain America in Avengers. In other words, they have to take action. Protecting…

Media

Read More: It’s Time to Take Action

Education

Can Our Kids Afford to Wait While Harrisburg Schools Improve?

  • Marc LeBlond
  • February 24, 2020

Last fall, several House education committee members cited ongoing improvements in Harrisburg City School District as the reason to oppose scholarships for Harrisburg kids. But are things really getting better?…

Commentary

Read More: Can Our Kids Afford to Wait While Harrisburg Schools Improve?

The Taxpayer Protection Act

  • February 24, 2020

Pennsylvania state spending has more than tripled in the last 50 years, far outpacing the economy and families’ ability to pay for it. It's time to stop the spending and…

Commentary

Read More: The Taxpayer Protection Act

Public Union Democracy

Union Dues Fuel Political Activism, Records Show

  • Kevin Mooney
  • February 18, 2020

Considering government unions draw heavily from their dues to fund political activism, public school teachers who prefer not to fund this political activism of their state and national unions should…

Commentary

Read More: Union Dues Fuel Political Activism, Records Show

Energy

5 Ways Carbon Taxes Harm PA

  • Tirzah Duren
  • February 13, 2020

When Governor Wolf announced his decision to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) through executive order this past October, he also sent the message that PA is closed for business. For businesses operating…

Commentary

Read More: 5 Ways Carbon Taxes Harm PA

Health Care

Where Have All the Human Service Dollars Gone?

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • February 10, 2020

Nearly half of Pennsylvania's budget goes to human services or welfare. Governor Wolf wants to increase human service spending by $1.4 billion next year. But how well are these programs…

Commentary

Read More: Where Have All the Human Service Dollars Gone?

Regulation

Wolf’s Wage Mandates Undermine Workers

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • February 7, 2020

Governor Wolf's new overtime pay rules and his sixth minimum wage proposal is a one-two punch that could send our economy reeling.

Commentary

Read More: Wolf’s Wage Mandates Undermine Workers