Education

Restoring Teachers’ Rights

  • Gina Diorio
  • May 17, 2016

Teacher Linda Misja is a religious objector to unionism, and as such, can donate the equivalent of her fair share fee–otherwise owed to the union–to charity. But four years ago,…

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Public Union Democracy

House Committee Votes to Protect Religious Objectors to Unionism

  • May 17, 2016

House Committee Votes to Protect Religious Objectors to Unionism Bill Would End Union Control over Employees’ Charitable Contributions   May 17, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Most Pennsylvanians take for…

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Regulation

Liquor Liberty Loophole for DNC

  • Nathan Benefield
  • May 17, 2016

As Pennsylvania residents and visitors know quite well, our state's liquor laws are outdated. Pennsylvania remains one of only two states where the government completely controls the sale of wine and…

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Taxes & Economy

The $20 Billion Energy Tax

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • May 13, 2016

More than ten years after its passage, Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards continue to stunt our economy. The standards cost the state $4 billion annually, according to a study…

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Education

Growing Chorus says “Last-in, First-out” Must Go

  • May 12, 2016

Growing Chorus Says “Last-in, First-Out” Must Go To Protect Teachers, Wolf Must Sign Seniority Reform Bill May 12, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Thousands of Pennsylvania teachers put in extra hours, study…

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Cigarette Taxes Aren’t a Budget Fix

  • May 10, 2016

Gov. Wolf’s plan to raise taxes by more than $2.7 billion stands little chance of passing the legislature. Indeed, Republican legislative leaders effectively nixed the governor’s proposal last…

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Energy

Philly Should Reject Mayor’s Tax-a-Cola Plan

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • May 10, 2016

Mayor Kenney’s soda tax would nearly double the average cost of a 12-pack of soda – hitting hardest those who least can afford it, not to mention small retailers, bottlers,…

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Education

Pa. Senate Votes to Protect Great Teachers

  • May 9, 2016

Pa. Senate Votes to Protect Great Teachers Gov. Wolf Urged to Sign Bill Ending Archaic Last-In-First-Out Policy May 9, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—In a victory for public school students and…

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Education

Senate Protects Excellent Teachers, Sends Bill to Wolf

  • James Paul
  • May 9, 2016

In a crucial victory for both students and teachers, the Protecting Excellent Teachers Act passed the Senate this afternoon with a vote of 26 to 22. HB 805, championed…

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