Five Ways Gov. Wolf is Sustaining the Status Quo

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 26, 2015

During his budget address, Gov. Tom Wolf said “It's not good enough to just say no and continue with the same old same old.” More recently, taking to social media,…

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State Budget

Lawmakers Move to Protect Posterity

  • October 23, 2015

The State House recently passed two bills designed to chip away at the commonwealth’s mountain of debt—12th highest among states as recently as 2012, and only growing since. The…

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Criminal Justice Reform

Audio: Guilty Until Proven Innocent?

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • October 22, 2015

In Pennsylvania, civil asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement agents to legally seize property without convicting an individual of a crime. These laws turn justice on its head, allowing police…

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Education

Audio: Wolf’s Budget Tactics Harm Students

  • Jonathan Reginella
  • October 21, 2015

Pennsylvania is home to several innovative education programs, including the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, which provides a path to a great education for low income students. CF’s James…

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Government Accountability

Three Reforms that Transcend Party Lines

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • October 21, 2015

Budget gridlock is hamstringing Harrisburg, but when it comes to transparency and accountability, a bipartisan majority of Pennsylvanians support three key reforms. Paycheck protection, transparency in government union contract negotiations,…

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Education

Bill Would Send Ghost Teachers Back to School

  • October 20, 2015

Bill Would Send Ghost Teachers Back to School Ends Abuse of Union Work on School Time in Pittsburgh & Phila.    October 20, 2015, HARRISBURG, Pa.—With Halloween quickly…

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State Budget

Moody’s to Pennsylvania: You’re So Negative

  • October 19, 2015

The budget impasse is creating more problems for Pennsylvanians with each passing day—already costing taxpayers at least $11 million. Gov. Wolf has been using…

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Tom Smith: A Patriot and Friend

  • Charles Mitchell
  • October 17, 2015

Tom Smith’s tenacity, courage, and leadership have encouraged our entire team to keep at it on the days when we are tempted to give up. Tom put countless miles on his cowboy…

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