Governor Corbett Continues Reform Agenda
April 24, 2014 | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse | Regulatory Reform
Reforming state government continues to be a big part of Tom Corbett’s agenda. As Attorney General he investigated and prosecuted lawmakers of both parties who used taxpayers’ money and state time for political campaigning, including the “Bonusgate” scandal. In his bid for a second four-year term as governor, he cites past reform accomplishments and additional ...
The Rising Political Clout of the Leadership Conference
April 10, 2014
The Rising Political Clout of the Leadership Conference It was a loss that led to a resurgence. When Pat Toomey lost the Senate Republican nomination for Senate in 2004, Fred Anton decided it was time to breathe new life into the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference (PLC). Established in 1989 on the Conservative Political Action Conference model, ...
Ron Miller said that a 2012 US Chamber of Commerce study entitled “Sabotage, Stalking and Stealth Exemptions: Special State Law for Labor Unions” alerted him to the special union carve-out. Pennsylvania stands out in the study, but is certainly not alone. Illinois, California, Nevada, and Wisconsin have similar laws protecting bad actors. The study notes ...
Governor Corbett Basic Ed Formula
February 19, 2014
Governor Corbett Backs “More Equitable” Funding Method in Basic Ed Formula Governor Tom Corbett recently said that Pennsylvania’s school funding systems should be changed to “a true funding system” that is fair to all schools. On January 14, the House cleared legislation, House Bill 1738, sponsored by Bernie O’Neill (R-29), that establishes a bipartisan ...
Energy Equals Jobs and Plenty of Them
January 29, 2014 | Energy
Governor Corbett’s energy plan stems from a fundamental belief and trust in the job creation benefits of a free market system. It also recognizes that our energy industry, by safely drilling in the Marcellus Shale, is leading the way in creating jobs.. Figures from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Nearly 242,000 new hires in ...
STOP TAXPAYER FUNDING OF POLITICS
January 27, 2014 | Labor Issues | Limits on Lawsuit Abuse
PMA calls for government to stop collecting political money for private groups HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association supports House Bill 1507, sponsored by Representative Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), and Senate Bill 1034, sponsored by Senator John Eichelberger (R-Blair), to end the corrupt practice of using taxpayer money on political activities. “Government entities should never ...
Joseph Robert Cooper (Coop to his friends) is the guy off-stage who makes everything go as planned on-stage. As the newly hired Media Manager at PMA, Cooper will ensure that “PMA Perspective” and other new video projects are produced seamlessly and on time, and he will take on the double duty of promoting the show ...
PMA is proud to be the sole sponsor of “Ask the Governor”, an hour-long interview format that airs monthly on Radio PA’s affiliate network. Radio PA produces and distributes state news from across Pennsylvania with a special emphasis on the governor’s office and activity at the state capitol building. Most of the affiliate stations run the ...
The United States has failed our Canadian partners by stalling the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would transport synthetic crude oil from the oil sands in Alberta to refiners in the southern United States. Despite the strong support of the Canadian government, U.S. business leaders, and many labor groups, the Obama Administration has ...
Shale and Manufacturing Make a Great Team
December 04, 2013
Royal Dutch Shell has intensified efforts to buy properties surrounding the Horsehead Corp. zinc smelting plant in Monaca, Pennsylvania. Shell is evaluating it as a site for a multibillion-dollar ethane cracker, according to a recent report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Shell has been negotiating with businesses along Route 18 in Beaver County for an option ...