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 […]
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Letter from Fraternal Order of Police Opposing House Bill 438 and House Bill 991
Read a letter from Les Neri, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania Lodge opposing HB 438 and HB 991.
CLEAR Coalition Opposes Liquor Privatization Bills in House Committee
The Coalition for Labor Engagement and Accountable Revenues (CLEAR) Coalition opposes the bills scheduled for a vote in the April 3rd meeting of the House Liquor Control Committee.
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 […]