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Andrew Abramczyk: Medicaid, the federal program that ate Pennsylvania

January 2, 2022December 31, 2021
Andrew Abramczyk
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Federal coronavirus “aid” made things worse.
By Andrew Abramcyzk

News

Pennsylvania taxpayers spend tens of millions on government lobbying

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021
Victor Skinner

A new report reveals Pennsylvania taxpayers paid at least $42 million in lobbying expenses between 2007 and 2020, though the actual cost is likely substantially more.
By Victor Skinner

Politics

Erica Jedynak + Ashley Klingensmith: Americans simply do not trust lawmakers’ ‘human infrastructure’ package

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021
Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith
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The mega-bill proposed by Democrats in Congress is chocked full of special interest giveaways. Polls show voters don’t trust it.
By Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith

Municipal Government

Wally Nunn: Delaware County’s spending spree will have devastating results in years to come.

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021
Wally Nunn

Delaware County is spending money it doesn’t have, and budgeting to spend even more. When Covid relief funds run out, the taxpayers will be left holding the bag.
By Wally Nunn

State Politics

Delco controller chides county council over transparency and spending

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Delaware County Controller JoAnne Phillips expressed concern over a lack of transparency and worrying spending practices from the county council.
By Todd Shepherd

The Economy

New pro-business PAC could help bring about changes in the Keystone State

September 16, 2021September 22, 2021
Thomas Pack
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The Keystone Free Enterprise Fund vows to support viable pro-business candidates; time will tell how this strategy fares in today’s shifting political climate.
By Thomas Pack

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