State Budget

State Budget Déjà Vu

• Nathan Benefield
• February 5, 2014

Ceremonies in Punxsutawney have come and gone, but every year Groundhog Day reminds me of the film of the same name—in which Bill Murray lives the same day over and over…

Commentary

Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett proposes near-term pension relief, in exchange for a long-term fix

• February 5, 2014

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State Budget

Governor’s Budget Right on Priorities

• February 4, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact:717-671-1901 Governor's Budget Right on Priorities   February 4, 2014, HARRISBURG, Pa—In response to Governor Corbett’s budget address this afternoon, Matthew J. Brouillette,…

Press Release

Regulation

Blueprint for a Prosperous Pennsylvania

• Elizabeth Stelle, Jessica Barnett
• February 3, 2014

Over the past six fiscal years, the commonwealth has spent more than it has taken in.  This fiscal gap is projected to widen as expenditures are on pace to grow…

Report

Education

Pennsylvania Still Not Making the Grade

• February 3, 2014

The bipartisan education reform group, StudentsFirst, released its annual State Policy Report Card grading each state’s education policies and demonstrating the need for more student-centered reforms. How did Pennsylvania…

Media

Regulation

Don’t Stop Halfway

• January 31, 2014

Liquor privatization has been a promise, a priority and even passed the House last year. And in the roughly 11 months since that historic vote, progress remains stalled. But it’s…

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Public Union Democracy

Consensus Growing on Paycheck Protection

• January 31, 2014

Earlier this week, we spotlighted editorials from the Wall Street Journal and Investor’s Business Daily urging Pennsylvania to pass paycheck protection legislation. While national attention raises awareness of this…

Media

Health Care

Obamacare Sticker Shock for Pittsburgh Workers

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 31, 2014

The reality of Obamacare hit home for the employees of Simonetta’s Collision Repair Center in McKeesport. WTAE news captured the reaction of six employees who were told their copays,…

Media

Public Union Democracy

Government Union Bosses’ Politics Harm Union Members

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 30, 2014

Government union leaders are quick to argue that their endless lobbying, political spending and…

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