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By Opposing Educational Choice Programs, Teachers’ Unions Limit Opportunities for Students
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) voted to authorize a strike if the union and the school district cannot reach a deal. Whether the union goes on strike is yet to be determined.
However, it’s apparent that union leaders don’t have students’ interests in mind, writes Commonwealth Foundation President and CEO Andrew Lewis. Check out our latest piece in the state's largest newspaper.
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ICYMI: No More Blank Checks for Broken Systems
Pennsylvania lawmakers are nowhere near reaching an agreement on the state budget.
This uncertainty in Harrisburg revolves around one question: Will lawmakers roll up their sleeves and commit to meaningful reforms, or will they keep writing blank checks to broken systems?
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Medicaid Myth Busting: How Pennsylvania Can Reform and Protect the Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvanians to fear Medicaid reform, claiming “hundreds of thousands” will lose coverage. “There are no dollars available at the state level to make up for these cuts at the federal level,” said the governor. “So, if they cut someone off Medicaid, they’re off. We will not be able to fix that for them.”
But the governor’s fearmongering exaggerates the effect of the proposed reforms. Moreover, states aren’t powerless to reform Medicaid—quite the opposite, actually.
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What is Going on in Philadelphia Schools?
Something stinks in Philadelphia, and it’s more than just the mountains of garbage piling up from the recently resolved trash collectors’ strike.
The Philadelphia School District has been all over the news lately—and for all the wrong reasons. Not only are these schools failing their students academically, but they are also riddled with danger and dysfunction. Here’s just a roundup of the latest issues plaguing Philadelphia schools.
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WATCH: Megan Martin Discusses Medicaid Reform on PCN
Commonwealth Foundation COO and General Counsel Megan Martin recently joined PCN to discuss the state budget, and in this short clip, she highlights the need to tackle problems with the state's Medicaid program that are costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
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