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Health Care Reimagined Through Expanded Scope of Service

The COVID-19 pandemic, and the response of governments at all levels to it, has been a clarifying moment for many...

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Bipartisanship Isn't An Excuse for Bad Policy

Bipartisanship cannot be an excuse for bad policy.  Throughout the past month, we’ve heard members of both parties tout the...

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It's Time for Regulatory Relief

After taking office in early 2017, President Trump issued Executive Order 13,771, making headlines with its 2-for-1 requirement, mandating two...

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Time to Restore Checks & Balances on PA Emergency Powers

March 6th, 2020 marked the date Governor Tom Wolf signed his first proclamation of disaster emergency in response to the...

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'Pro Act' An Assault on Worker Rights

From capitals across the country to Washington D.C., lawmakers are considering what we can do to stop the virus so...

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New Session, New Opportunity

The 2021-22 Legislative Session is underway.  With members sworn in, new committee chairs appointed and committee membership filled, it’s time...

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PA Budget on Table in Rare 'Sine Die' Session that Matters

Due to the uncertainty surrounding Pennsylvania’s fiscal situation created by the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Tom Wolf and...

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AFP-PA Urges Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation

With the passing of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a third Supreme Court vacancy arose for President Trump and...

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