Criminal Justice Reform

Tough on Crime, Smart on Justice

Charles Mitchell
January 9, 2019

Commentators called it a “Christmas miracle.” In late December, Congressional Republicans and Democrats cooperated to pass the FIRST STEP Act, America’s most significant federal sentencing and prison reform…

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Health Care

Federal Food Stamp Fix Good Fit for Pa.

Elizabeth Stelle
January 3, 2019

Jobs and money form the foundation of many a New Year’s resolution. Now, due to proposed federal SNAP (food stamp) changes, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could experience a brighter…

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Regulation

Our Christmas Wish: A Solvent Pennsylvania

Gordon Tomb
December 4, 2018

“I’m dreaming of a solvent Penn’s Woods/Just like the one we used to know.” Lyrics not worthy of Bing Crosby, but still music to the ears of a…

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We’re Thankful For…

November 21, 2018

This Thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for. We are grateful to call Pennsylvania home, grateful for our growing team, and incredibly grateful for our investors and supporters.

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Education

Education Is a Necessity and We Should Fund It Like It?s One

Colleen Hroncich
November 14, 2018

Note: This commentary was originally published by Education Post. Letting parents choose the school or schooling that best fits their child shouldn't be so controversial. We don’t question the…

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Public Union Democracy

New Lawsuit Challenges Union Resignation Restrictions

Jessica Barnett
October 24, 2018

Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court freed all public sector workers from paying agency fees to a union they didn’t join. Since then, many workers who are dissatisfied with…

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Taxes & Economy

Natural Gas Outshines Solar, Blows Past Wind

Gordon Tomb
October 19, 2018

Natural gas is by far the best the most efficient way to produce electricity, according to a recent report by the Manhattan Institute. The report indicates that dollar-for-dollar,…

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Public Union Democracy

Lawmakers Must Prioritize Pro-Worker Legislation

Jessica Barnett
October 2, 2018

With a few session days left, lawmakers must prioritize legislation to align state law with federal law and tell workers their rights. HB 2571 enforces the U.S. Supreme Court decision…

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Values in Action at ABARTA Coca-Cola Plant

September 24, 2018

CF picks up some lessons in leadership at Bitzer-owned distribution plant in Lemoyne…

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