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Education

Taxpayer-funded lobbyists block K-12 education reform

February 23, 2022May 10, 2022
Kevin Mooney

Pennsylvanians may not realize they are paying for lobbyists to act against their interest.
By Kevin Mooney

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

Municipal Government

Gina Diorio: For real lobbying reform, Harrisburg must look in the mirror

June 24, 2021July 8, 2021
Gina Diorio
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Taxpayer-funded lobbying is one of Harrisburg’s greatest obstacles for a brighter future, writes Gina Diorio. Taxpayers’ dollars should be spent on their meaningful interests, not used against them in a twisted cycle.
By Gina Diorio

Op-Ed

Guy Ciarrocchi: Trump’s successes — what we voted for, what America needed

Guy Ciarrocchi: Trump’s successes — what we voted for, what America needed

schedule February 19 2026
ink_pen Guy Ciarrocchi

President Donald Trump has actually fulfilled many of his campaign promises and made a positive difference. With all the noise, […]

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