Public Union Democracy

Momentum Builds for Paycheck Protection

• June 26, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Senate Committee Advances Paycheck Protection State House and Senate Bills Positioned for Floor Votes June 26, 2014, Harrisburg, Pa—Today, the…

Press Release

Pa. House passes budget; changes expected in Senate

• June 26, 2014

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As the Senate leaves town without a plan, many wonder if liquor privatization is dead in the water

• May 8, 2014

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Government Accountability

Fact: Taxpayer Resources Are Being Used for Politics

• Nathan Benefield
• January 16, 2014

One of the biggest myths used to oppose paycheck protection is the claim “union dues money can’t be used for politics” despite all evidence…

Media

Regulation

We Just Lowered the Debt Ceiling

• Nathan Benefield
• October 17, 2013

Yesterday, House and Senate leaders came together to negotiate a deal—that passed with bipartisan support in both chambers—to reduce our debt ceiling. If that sounds unbelievable, I should…

Media

Public Union Democracy

Big Government Party Blocks Bold Reforms

• Matthew Brouillette
• July 8, 2013

Why haven’t liquor privatization and pension reform passed yet here in Pennsylvania? The reason is that the true divide in the General Assembly is not between the Republicans and Democrats,…

Commentary

Regulation

New Senate Liquor Proposal Still Falls Short, Part Deux

• June 28, 2013

The Senate’s latest liquor proposal is out, but from the consumer perspective, leaves much to be desired. The plan does not get government out of the booze business. Although…

Media

Senate plan would expand liquor sales

• June 19, 2013

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Regulation

Senate Liquor Proposal Falls Short

• June 19, 2013

Senate Liquor Proposal Falls Short Harrisburg, PA – Matthew J. Brouillette, president and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation, issued a response to Sen. McIlhinney’s liquor reform proposal: Pennsylvanians are demanding…

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