The Bucks County Courier Times editorial board makes a compelling case for a statewide shale tax, noting that, “It’s like a millionaire hitting the lottery. It just doesn’t seem right that energy companies mining natural gas in Pennsylvania, which is bloated with the stuff, essentially are getting a free ride. By that we mean they […]
Author: Danielle Gross
Independent report shows PA revenues down yet again
WITF reports that with just about two weeks before the governor gives his annual budget address, the state’s Independent Fiscal Office has released an updated revenue report. Like most of the IFO’s reports in the last several months, this one does not contain good news.
CLEAR COALITION ENDORSES KIM LEGISLATION TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE
CLEAR COALITION ENDORSES KIM LEGISLATION TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE HARRISBURG (JANUARY 24, 2017) – The CLEAR Coalition today urged all House members to act quickly and pass legislation to be introduced by State. Rep. Patty Kim that raises the state’s minimum wage. “Raising the minimum wage is the right thing to do. There is no […]
David Fillman: Take common-sense approach to eliminating Pa. budget deficit
The Allentown Morning Call posts an op-ed by David Fillman, Executive Director of AFSCME Council 13 and a CLEAR co-founder, who writes, “Lawmakers and the Wolf administration need to focus on genuine government reforms that generate sustainable savings and protect vital services for Pennsylvanians – not one-time, illusory ones. We joined the CLEAR Coalition and identified […]
All Pa. wants for Christmas? A government that supports the middle-class: David Fillman
Pennlive.com posts an op-ed by David Fillman, Executive Director of AFSCME Council 13 and a CLEAR co-founder, who writes, “Lawmakers and the Wolf administration need to focus on genuine government reforms that generate sustainable savings and protect vital services for Pennsylvanians – not one-time, illusory ones. We joined the CLEAR Coalition and identified more than $2 […]