Education
School District Reserve Funds Remain Bloated
Overview Pennsylvania school districts hold $12.9 billion in reserve funds, including $7.2 billion in general fund reserves. Public school districts receive more than $23,800 per student–among the highest in the…
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Who Holds Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Accountable?
Originally published by PennLive. A recent PennLive article asks, “Who holds Pennsylvania’s private schools accountable?” That question is easy to answer: parents. Does the…
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Medicaid Fraud Demands Prevention, not Just Prosecution
Originally published by PennLive. What would you do if someone told you they worked 36 hours per day? If you were the Pennsylvania Department of…
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The Hidden Cost of Pennsylvania’s Zoning Laws: Fewer Babies, Fewer Residents, Less Prosperity
Originally published by PennLive. Keystone State leaders often bemoan “brain drain,” the loss of skilled, working-age residents through domestic migration to other states.
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Shapiro’s $5.6 Billion Deficit Threatens Pennsylvania Families with Massive Tax Hikes
Originally published by PennLive. As we enter the final month before the June 30 state budget deadline, Pennsylvania remains on a collision course with its…
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Yes, Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Raises Taxes
Originally published by PennLive. In his campaign-style budget address, Gov. Josh Shapiro claimed his budget neither enacts any new taxes nor requires future tax…
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Minnesota’s Medicaid Disaster is a Warning Pennsylvania Must Heed
Originally published by PennLive. Minnesota’s recent Medicaid scandal—where dozens of individuals defrauded taxpayers of at least $9 billion—is a debacle that should…
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Why is Pennsylvania’s Largest Teacher Union Hoarding Millions of Dollars?
Originally published by PennLive. If I were a Pennsylvania teacher, I’d be wondering why my union, the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), keeps raising dues.
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Pennsylvania’s Future Looks Much Brighter Without RGGI
Orginally published by PennLive. The future of Pennsylvania energy looks bright—especially after lawmakers ended the threat of what could have been a devastating carbon tax.
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