PhillyLabor Point of Info: It is not often that we concur with a comment made by Mayor Nutter, but in the below article by Patrick Kerkstra for PhillyMag.com, we are eye to eye on this one! “A Vortex of Political…
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Philly cigarette tax for schools stalled in legislative pingpong match
By Kevin McCorry – The passage of the Philadelphia cigarette tax hit a major setback Tuesday. The Pennsylvania Senate approved the tax, but added provisions as part of an omnibus package that will yet again need the blessing of the…
Nation’s Largest Teachers’ Union Calling On Arne Duncan To Quit
By KIMBERLY HEFLING (Josh Lederman Also Contributed) – The nation’s largest teachers’ union wants Education Secretary Arne Duncan to quit.Delegates of the National Education Association adopted a business item July 4 at its annual convention in Denver that called for…
Wolf says Pa. budget numbers built on ‘smoke and mirrors’
By The Associated Press – HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania governor said Wednesday he is suspicious about revenue numbers in the budget passed by Republican majorities in the Legislature that now awaits action by Gov. Tom…
PA. Conservatives blame union clout for lack of GOP accomplishment
By Dennis Owens – It was a freezing January day in 2011 when Tom Corbett was sworn in as governor. But conservatives were warmed by the great promise of the day, and the promises. There would be school choice, liquor…
