State Budget

PA Relies on Federal Bailout of Unemployment Fund

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • July 6, 2010

A tsunami of debt is scheduled to hit the state in the next two years. One aspect, the pension bomb, has been well publicized, but the $3 billion in…

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Taxes & Economy

Penn State Fronts for GE

  • July 5, 2010

The New York Times reports today that companies are responding to new rules on earmark bans for private business by either setting up their own nonprofits, or…

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Government Accountability

I&R Makes Way for Liquor Store Privatization in WA

  • July 5, 2010

Washington, one of 24 states that enjoy initiative and referendum – a reform that allows citizens to place issues on the ballot – is expecting its November election…

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Government Accountability

Can We Get Some Transparency in the Budget?

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • July 2, 2010

The delay to include the proposed Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) is just legislators’ latest attempt to resist the transparency and accountability legislation Pennsylvanians deserve. According to John Micek at…

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Regulation

Credit to be Offered at PA Casinos

  • July 2, 2010

Last week, the Gaming Control Board approved regulations for “casino credit.” Now patrons can effectively take out a loan of credit to play table games and slots, with no…

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Education

Will Increased Education Funding Solve Our Problems?

  • July 2, 2010

Recently, the Pennsylvania legislature passed a budget for FY 2011. Governor Rendell praised the budget for increasing education funding by $250 million. But is increased funding for our schools…

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