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…
Happy Independence Day From PhillyLabor.com
– As we enjoy our 4th of July festivities with family and friends, including barbeques, parades and fireworks, let’s once again remember the true meaning of this great holiday which is to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence…
PFT PRESIDENT JERRY JORDAN ON PA HOUSE PASSAGE OF CIGARETTE TAX
PHILADELPHIA–“The passage of the cigarette tax by the PA House of Representatives is a huge victory for our public schools. The projected $40 million in revenue it is expected to generate will enable schools to open on time this September….