$300 Million Education Common Core Mandate Threatens Graduation
Harrisburg, May 13, 2013 – A new unfunded education mandate now being quietly pursued by the Corbett administration will soon saddle school districts with a $300 million expense and threaten graduation for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, Senate Democrats said today at a Capitol news conference.
Senate Democrats Seek Job Creation, Education, Safety Net Dollars in Budget Discussions
April 17, 2013 – Senate Democrats’ 2013-14 budget priorities are heavily weighted toward job creation, education investments, strengthening the social-services safety net, modernizing liquor sales and refocusing Pennsylvania’s business tax menu to help small businesses, they announced today at a Capitol news conference.
Liquor Privatization Plan Hurts Our Communities
The Governor’s Office issued a report in October 2011 analyzing the current operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the potential for privatization of the LCB’s wine and liquor wholesale and retail operations.
Schwank Praises AG Decision on Lottery
HARRISBURG, February 14, 2013 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today praised the Attorney General’s decision to stop the Corbett administration’s rush to sell off the state lottery without legislative oversight.
Schwank: Budget Plan Doesn’t Adequately Address Job Creation, Education
HARRISBURG, February 5, 2013 — State Sen. Judy Schwank today issued the following statement on the governor’s 2013-14 state budget address:
“Today’s budget plan did not provide a solid long-term plan for lifting up our economy.”
