Ghost Teacher Ban Passes Senate Committee

  • April 27, 2017

These ghost teachers are teachers in name only; many haven’t taught in decades and will never return to the classroom. In some cases, ghost teachers receive taxpayer-funded salaries, gain seniority,…

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Ghost Teacher Ban Passes Senate Committee

  • April 27, 2017

These ghost teachers are teachers in name only; many haven’t taught in decades and will never return to the classroom. In some cases, ghost teachers receive taxpayer-funded salaries, gain seniority,…

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End Perks for the Politically Connected

  • April 27, 2017

Success is determined by who lobbies better, not by who makes the best product at an affordable price. The result? A few businesses “win” at their competitors’ expense, and taxpayers…

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End Perks for the Politically Connected

  • Bob Dick
  • April 27, 2017

Success is determined by who lobbies better, not by who makes the best product at an affordable price. The result? A few businesses “win” at their competitors’ expense, and taxpayers…

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Choice is a Win for Students

  • April 27, 2017

In the aftermath of Betsy DeVos’s confirmation as Secretary of Education, opponents beleive the sky is falling on public education. DeVos is a well-known school choice advocate who believes in…

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Choice is a Win for Students

  • James Paul
  • April 27, 2017

In the aftermath of Betsy DeVos’s confirmation as Secretary of Education, opponents beleive the sky is falling on public education. DeVos is a well-known school choice advocate who believes in…

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Regulation

The Keystone State of Corporate Welfare

  • April 27, 2017

Pennsylvania’s corporate welfare culture is pervasive. The state has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in subsidy payments since 2007—without getting much in return. This large transfer of wealth…

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Education

Charter Reform Nears the Goal-line

  • James Paul
  • April 17, 2017

Charter school reform is advancing in Harrisburg. Long in the works, HB 97 (previously HB 530) is a sweeping bill that includes several important revisions to Pennsylvania’s charter school law.

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Op-Ed: End Perks for the Politically Connected

  • April 11, 2017

We deserve better than a system that favors the politically connected. An environment where people can advance based on merit, not lobbying prowess, will put cities like Scranton back on…

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