Nation’s Eyes upon PA GOP

Matthew Brouillette
June 28, 2011

With a Republican-controlled Senate and a Republican-controlled House, national news outlets are joining Pennsylvania citizens who are starting to wonder why Republican Gov. Tom Corbett isn’t able to deliver on his campaign promises. One…

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Regulation

Chairman Wow Commends Kiosk Catastrophe

June 27, 2011

MOSCOW HARRISBURG – From the “They Just Don’t Get It” file comes confirmation from the commissar himself that Orwellian doublespeak is alive and well in Pennsylvania government. In…

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Education

Do Seven Rapes Get Your Attention?

Nathan Benefield
June 27, 2011

Today, CF delivered Life Savers to state legislators to remind them they still have three days to be a life-saver for kids in failing and violent schools. One…

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Education

Tightening the Belt on Higher Education

June 27, 2011

Tuition rates continue to skyrocket year after year, but the cost of providing a college education hasn’t increased much over the past 50 years. In a recent Cato study,…

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania Job Growth Continues to Drag

June 24, 2011

Today, President Obama will visit Carnegie Mellon University to talk about technology and manufacturing jobs. A important topic, considering Pennsylvania continues to fall behind other states when it comes…

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Sunday motorcycle sales may be allowed in Pennsylvania

June 24, 2011

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Education

Give Voters a Say on School Taxes

Nathan Benefield
June 23, 2011

Five years ago, state lawmakers passed Act 1 to provide property tax relief and give voters a voice on school tax increases. But since slot machine gambling was introduced in…

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Regulation

Growing Greener is Corporate Welfare

Nathan Benefield
June 22, 2011

The Patriot News editorial board has yet another editorial arguing for a new tax on natural gas, on top of the taxes they already pay. While the board’s passion…

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Education

Father Knows Best for Son

June 22, 2011

Yesterday, we shared the story of Joy Herbert, a heavily involved parent of son, Anthony, 17, a former ‘A' student who was forced to drop out of school due violence. …

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