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Farms could lose workers if tougher rules on illegal immigrants are adopted

August 31, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature

Proponents say illegal immigrants cost PA taxpayers $1B each year
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — The economic impact of Pennsylvania's illegal immigrant community is at the center of proposed legislation

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Right-to-work debate is a numbers game

August 22, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature

Auditor general fuming over heating assistance program’s problems

August 19, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News

After 15 years, former education secretary still pushing school choice in PA

August 18, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News

Redistricting commission has 90 days to draw new House, Senate districts

August 17, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature

Right-to-work measures latest battleground between business, labor

August 16, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature

Lawmakers’ pensions could change to 401(k)-style plans

August 13, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature

Liquor board chief defends wine kiosks

August 11, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News

Changes to mandated wage laws could mean savings for taxpayers, less pay for workers

August 10, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature

Smith: Eliminate a quarter of state House districts

August 9, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature