Regulation

Wolf’s Wine Signature a First Step Toward Privatization

  • June 8, 2016

Wolf’s Wine Signature a First Step Toward Privatization Pitfalls of Government-Run Liquor Remain Unaddressed June 8, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Gov. Wolf’s anticipated signature today on HB 1690, which allows…

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Education

Wolf’s Cockamamie Concoction

  • Nathan Benefield
  • April 6, 2016

Matt Brouillette pointed out in his latest commentary that Gov. Wolf  is taking a “lone-wolf” approach to governing. The latest example is his unilateral action to distribute school funding…

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Regulation

Wolf’s False Choice

  • March 31, 2016

If lawmakers don’t raise taxes, Pennsylvanians should brace for drastic cuts to education and human services. This myth is promoted endlessly by the Wolf Administration to justify taking…

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Government Accountability

Wolf on Transparency: Do As I Say, Not As I do

  • March 16, 2016

Note: Gov. Wolf's press conference referred to below was cancelled.  Wolf on Transparency: Do As I Say, Not As I Do Gov. Calls for Openness, Negotiates $3.6…

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State Budget

Wolf’s Bad Budget Bluffs

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • March 16, 2016

The Senate just passed and the House will soon vote on another no-tax-hike, balanced budget for fiscal year 2015-16. Gov. Wolf has already promised to veto it. Remarkably, the governor…

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Taxes & Economy

Wolf’s Wage Hike: Big Promises, Bigger Fallout

  • March 7, 2016

Wolf’s Wage Hike: Big Promises, Bigger Fallout Governor Unilaterally Raises Minimum Wage for State Workers, But at What Cost? March 7, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Today, Gov. Wolf will…

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State Budget

Deficit Hypocrisy

  • February 11, 2016

Much has been made of the state’s structural deficit, which amounts to about 3 percent of Pennsylvania's total operating budget. Unfortunately, Gov. Wolf can't envision a scenario in which government adopts reforms…

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State Budget

Five Facts about Wolf’s Second Budget Proposal

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 9, 2016

More of the same Wolf’s proposed budget mirrors what he offered—and lawmakers repeatedly rejected—last year: Massive tax hikes and record spending increases. It’s no surprise Wolf didn’t want to…

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