Regulation

The Real Housewives of the PLCB?

  • November 4, 2011

From the directors of such fine films as The Great Kiosk Catastrophe, The Inventory System of Doom, and Big Brother Border Bleed comes its latest house of horrors: …

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Education

Father or State Knows Best?

  • November 3, 2011

So who knows what is best for a son or daughter – Pennsylvania government or a parent?  While many argue that parental…

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Taxes & Economy

Marcellus Shale Lowers Heating Bills

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • November 2, 2011

The Pittsburgh Tribune and Erie Times report natural gas prices are decreasing as we approach the winter months. Rates per thousand cubic feet are dropping across western Pennsylvania.

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A Local Look at Marcellus Shale with Rep. Tina Pickett

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 2, 2011

State Rep. Tina Pickett represents the 110th legislative district—covering a large part of what is now considered “Marcellus Shale country.” She took some time to sit down with Matt Brouillette…

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Education

The Economic Cost of Education Failure

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • November 1, 2011

If you don’t have a child in a failing school, you may think that SB 1 and the education reforms it contains are of no benefit to you. Think again.

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Education

Teacher Evaluations in DC Help Teachers and Students

  • Priya Brannick
  • November 1, 2011

After three years, Washington D.C.’s IMPACT evaluation system for teachers is improving teacher performance and benefiting students. The results (reported by Democrats for Education Reform) are noteworthy for…

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Education

Sen. Pat Browne Talks School & Liquor Choice

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 31, 2011

In the latest edition of The BOX Program podcast, State Senate Majority Whip Pat Browne sits down sits down with Matt Brouillette.  Sen. Browne discusses school choice and liquor store…

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