Humor a tactic for political ads in race for Pa. Governor

October 30, 2014

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Health Care

ACA Delivers Low-Quality, High Cost Care

Elizabeth Stelle
October 30, 2014

The federal government’s health care overhaul is quickly becoming “Medicaid for all.” The more we learn about the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) newly insured population, the clearer it becomes that…

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Public Union Democracy

Audio: Teachers & Taxpayers Still Need Paycheck Protection

October 29, 2014

It’s important to note—especially during election season—that one group of private organizations has an advantage over all others when it comes to funding their political agenda. That group is public…

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Taxes & Economy

AP Story Errs on Wolf Spending Plan

Nathan Benefield
October 28, 2014

A recent Associated Press story questions part of our analysis of Tom Wolf’s education spending and income tax proposals, specifically the notion that Mr. Wolf would have to double…

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The PFT Fails Philly’s Students and Teachers

Matthew Brouillette
October 28, 2014

PFT claims to stand up for the teachers and children of Philadelphia, but the facts show otherwise. It's time to prioritize the needs of students over the union's self-interest. …

Commentary

Election 2014: What are the Real Adult Issues?

Nathan Benefield
October 27, 2014

Observers of the Pennsylvania governor’s race have been treated to a lot of adult-themed content in recent weeks, distracting from a discussion of the real policy differences between the candidates.

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Trailing in polls, GOP Pennsylvania governor paints opponent as tax-hiker

October 27, 2014

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Regulation

PLCB Ethics Scandal (Again)

October 24, 2014

Pop quiz! What year is this headline from? A. 2014 B. 2013 C. 2012 D. 2011 E. All of the above. If you answered E., you…

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Education

Can Your Family Bear the Burden of Tax Increases?

October 24, 2014

Can you afford to lose the equivalent of a mortgage payment? How about four? Given a possible 188 percent increase in the state income tax rate to pay for Tom…

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