Working America Michigan State Director Fran Brennan discusses our second chance on cyber schools on First Shift with Tony Trupiano
Last Thursday, the Michigan House passed SB 619, the cyber schools bill, by a narrow 56-54 margin. This week, we might have another chance to defeat it.
The Michigan House has the opportunity to bring SB 619 back up again for reconsideration, where a simple majority can trigger a “do-over” vote on a previously-passed bill. If the reconsideration vote passes, we have a second shot to defeat SB 619 and protect Michigan public schools.
The bill, strongly pushed by the ALEC member corporation K12, Inc., would lift the cap on the expansion of for-profit online charter schools in Michigan. Not only would this siphon $7.2 billion from funding for our kids’ public schools, but it would provide an inferior education; studies of cyber schools in Pennsylvania and Colorado definitively show they are below par.
SB 619 is not about providing a better education for our kids. It’s about padding the profit margin of unaccountable for-profit education companies like K12, Inc. with our taxpayer dollars.
State Representative Dale Zorn (R-Ida Township), told me and many of his constituents that he was a “no” vote on SB 619. However, when the day of the vote came, Zorn cast the deciding “yes” vote to back the bill. Why the change? Governor Rick Snyder reached out to him at the last minute and cut a deal.
It’s typical of what we’ve come to expect from some of our politicians in Lansing, where all too often backroom deals and corporate cash trump the voices of working families. But we’re hoping that given another chance, Rep. Zorn will do the right thing and protect our kids’ public schools from unaccountable corporate encroachment.
Call Rep. Zorn’s office today using our call tool, or just dial (517) 373-2617. Tell him to vote YES on reconsideration, and then NO on SB 619. You can also sign our petition to the Michigan legislature and Gov. Snyder.
We don’t often get second chances to do the right thing, but Rep. Zorn has that chance. Call him today.
With the Pennsylvania primary election taking place this past Tuesday April 24th, voters had a snap shot look at some conditions to expect with the upcoming November general election.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett recently signed a voter suppression bill, HB 934, into law that will go into effect in November. It requires voters in the state to show a state-issued photo ID in order to vote. A survey by the Brennan Center for Justice found that seniors, African-Americans, and low-income citizens are disproportionately less likely to have this kind of ID.
Concern about the bill began to come into bubble up over the course of the Tuesday primary. Signs were posted at polling sites stating that voters should be prepared to show their ID’s in order to vote, even though the law hasn’t yet gone into effect.
Many voters who were exercising their rights this past Tuesday experienced new obstacles to casting their ballot. At one polling location, in Cumberland County, voters encountered several signs with a large font heading reading “ID Required to Vote.” Below the large heading was a poorly photocopied news article that explained a state issued photo ID would be required to vote in November. Earlier in the day, a State Representative’s staff person observed four voters reading the signs and then turning away without voting. The staff person was able to catch them and explain that photo ID’s are not required to vote until November and they then proceeded in to the polling location.
This is just one account; reports throughout the day indicated extreme confusion and misleading information given across the state. Not coincidentally, there was a very low voter turnout at the polls. One can only imagine how much the misleading photo ID signs and other confusing misinformation contributed to the low turnout.
Even before Pennsylvania Working America members saw this law in action, they were very concerned. Terry, a Working America member in from Ardmore, was livid. “As a senior citizen and lifetime voter, I am outraged at the thought of a voter ID law that would disenfranchise so many voters in the state,” Terry mentioned.
Terry went on to express her concern by writing a letter to the editor of the Main Line Times:
As a senior citizen I am outraged about HB934 the “voter ID bill” recently signed into law by Governor Corbett. HB 934 mandates voters to produce photo IDs issued by the federal and state governments, a university, or a long term care facility, before casting a ballot.
This law will suppress votes of the elderly, the disabled, the poor, minorities, and violates the Pennsylvania constitution mandate of free and equal elections. A Think Tank group is estimating that this law will cost at least $11 million. Voter ID laws are expensive. With budget shortfalls already cutting numerous programs, Pennsylvania can’t afford this legislation.
Terry is right: we need to protect the right to vote in Pennsylvania and across the country. With the primary now behind, it’s time to ensure that all Pennsylvanians are able to exercise their voting rights in November.
Tags: Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, voting rights
Recently, I posted about House Bill 191, which would have limited the school year in Ohio from Labor Day to Memorial Day. You may recall that this proposal was the brainchild of amusement park lobbyists who care more about tourism and their profits than Ohio children’s education and future.
It was, to say the least, a laughable proposal, but one that launched Working America members into action: They gathered together to discuss the issue. They wrote letters to the editor to local papers, two of which were published – one was even published in two different papers, and one as a response to the first (letters in Akron Beacon Journal are the second from the top). And thanks to the incredible hard work of our field staff, they sent their local state legislators, including the main sponsor of the bill Rep. Bill Hayes (R-Harrison Township), hundreds of letters to express their dismay that tourism would be a higher priority for our elected officials than education.
All our activity appears to have paid off. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Rep. Hayes,
“dropped language that required school to start after Labor Day and wrap up before Memorial Day.”
And, according to StateImpact Ohio,
“all that remains is a bill that lets districts lengthen or shorten the school year as they see fit, within certain limitations, of course.”
Let’s be clear: the legislation isn’t in its final form, but it looks as though our efforts have led to a more rational decision – one that ensures our students will be in school, not running the Ferris wheel. And of course, we’re staying attentive, and will keep you posted on the status of the legislation.
For now though, we can all be grateful that our legislators seem to have heard our demand that kids remain in the classroom, and that we’re one step closer to a victory over corporate lobbyists. Plus, there’s still plenty of time left in the summer to take a ride on Millennium Force. (Not that I would ever do such a thing. Ever. Yikes.)
Photo of the Steel Dragon at Cedar Point by Altus on Flickr, via Creative Commons.
Tags: Corporate Accountability, Education, Jobs, Ohio
As Pennsylvania continues to suffer under the current state budget – a budget that tore resources and opportunities away from children, students, and people who need essential social services – Pennsylvanians are facing the prospect of another unconscionably brutal state budget. Gov. Corbett’s new budget proposal would jeopardize public school students, kindergarteners, children with special needs, college students, college hopefuls, people with disabilities, working- and middle-class property owners, and people who rely on public transit and Access to get to work and keep their jobs. Gov. Corbett’s budget takes from the aforementioned people so that he can provide tax breaks for gargantuan corporations (including a $100 million dollar business tax break new this year!).
Working America members here are floored by how backwards and disgraceful Gov. Corbett’s budget priorities are. Working America members, unlike Governor Corbett, believe that quality education and people’s basic well-beings cannot be sacrificed so that enormous corporations can enjoy more cash. Consequently, Working America members are organizing to restore the opportunities, educational quality, and human services that reflect our values, and that allow our communities (and economy) to thrive.
Working America members here in PA have been writing, calling, emailing, and organizing meetings with their elected officials to express that we absolutely need a budget that:
- Restores funding for public and higher education
- Restores funding for social services
- And closes corporate tax loopholes
Along with contacting elected officials in support of such a budget, Working America members have been writing letters to the editor, speaking at press conferences, and mobilizing friends and family to take action along with them. One of our members wrote a letter to the members of her church, inviting people to be a part of a state budget solution. She would like to share her letter with everyone:
Dear friends,
Perhaps you’ve noticed that Governor Corbett’s budget is quite austere. Proposed cuts to education and social services this year are an encore of last year’s deep cuts.
As I noted in my letter in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
I recall my school days during the ’50s and ’60′s. Parents wanted their children to do better than they, and they knew taxes for public schools would actualize that dream. Students, families, communities and institutions thrive when a country invests in the future, its children. Yet after draconian cuts to education last year, Gov. Tom Corbett wants more cuts this year.
Gov. Corbett’s proposed state budget would gut social services along with education. We constituents must ask ourselves: is the gutting of education and social services in line with our values as Pennsylvanians and as Americans?
A great and free nation acknowledges and acts upon its privilege to tend to the liberty and dignity of those who need assistance in a consistent and responsible manner. Social services are a generous and progressive tradition that express the goodwill instilled in America’s DNA and help us to realize the promise of a more perfect Union.
Would you take a moment to respond to Gov. Corbett’s draconian budget proposal by calling your state senator and state representative? Click here to find their contact information, and see the following 4 points for quick guidance on speaking with your elected officials about our state budget:
-Provide a personal comment in relation to education or social services
eg: “Fully funding education is important to me because it is an investment in our future. Also, there are many poor and elderly people in my community who need help from social services, and this community functions better and is safer when we take care of them. It’s the moral thing to do.”
-Express that we need full restoration of education and social service funding
-Express that we can afford quality education and essential social services by closing corporate tax loopholes
-Leave your name and address to demonstrate that you’re a constituent
If we each take action, even just one action, our strength in numbers will be outstanding. Please take 2 minutes to show your support for quality education, essential social services, corporate accountability, and Pennsylvania’s future by calling your elected officials in support of a decent state budget.
Sincerely,
Benita
Tags: budget, Education, Pennsylvania, tax fairness, taxes, Tom Corbett
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Across Ohio and the county this week, events were held to support workers at Verizon, and to bring attention to that company’s track record of greed, negligence, and poor labor practices.
For nearly a year, union workers at Verizon – members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) – have worked without a contract and have been trying to get Verizon to address issues of fair wages and benefits. Verizon has made billions in profits in the last few years while requiring workers to pay thousands of dollars more a year in health insurance; not to mention the American jobs they have shipped offshore.
The call for basic middle class wages and fair benefits for CWA workers was joined here by Working America members, as well as many other union and non-union workers. Last year, Ohioans overwhelmingly repealed an attack on collective bargaining rights for public employees, so the fight for middle class working people is still fresh in minds of us here.
Working America took part in information leafleting at stores in the Cleveland area, Cincinnati, and in Columbus as part of dozens of actions held all over the state. In downtown Cleveland, many also took part in a rally to show support and to call upon Verizon to be fair and support middle class jobs in this country.
As consumers, most of us only encounter Verizon when we’re in a store or going through our bills. Most people don’t know that Verizon pays less than zero dollars in federal taxes, or that they tripled the annual compensation of their CEO from $7.2 million to $23.1 million. Meanwhile, the company is making every effort possible to give its workers the short shrift. Verizon is a perfect of example of the corporate behavior we fight against. As one person taking a flyer near a Columbus Verizon store said to the Working America canvasser, “Good luck with your efforts, somebody has to fight for the middle class worker.”
In addition to educating potential customers, Working America and other labor members held banners saying ”Verigreedy wireless – Destroying Middle–Class Jobs!” as cars and trucks honked in support as they drove by. Standing in solidarity with Verizon workers reminded Ohioans that not only do elections have consequences, but so does where they choose to spend their money.
Tags: Corporate Accountability, Jobs, Ohio, Verizon
The Affordable Care Act has been a true boon to the health and well-being of everyday Americans, and the benefits of it just keep growing. Just in case anyone you know has been wondering why we need the Affordable Care Act, Working America members have answers:
My husband was a truck driver, but his diabetes prevented him from being able to pass the physical exam he needed to keep his job, and he consequently lost his position and the healthcare insurance that went with it. He found another job, and he is now working as an independent courier. He works 7 days a week, 9 – 12 hours a day, but receives no healthcare benefits whatsoever. Because he has no insurance, the dental work that he needs would cost us $16,000 out-of-pocket. This dental work is extremely important for managing his diabetes, but we cannot afford it, especially since we already have to pay $475/month for his medicine.
Another man I know is going without healthcare as well. He was laid off from his good manufacturing job, and now makes $9.50/hr: less than half of what he formerly made. And he receives no healthcare benefits. AdultBasic (a program that provided health coverage for low-income adults) possibly could have helped him, but it was cut.
It is extremely apparent that the Affordable Care Act is necessary, especially since healthcare is so hard to afford and access during a jobs crisis and an era of Draconian cuts.
- C. Frye, wife and mother
I’ve always been employed, and I’ve almost always had healthcare. I am really thankful to have always had it, because my life would have been extremely different without it.
I know neighbors, local artists, and wait staff that lack healthcare. When they can access it, they have to pay a tremendous amount of money between the premiums and the deductibles, and they’re not exactly working in lucrative fields.
People shouldn’t live in fear of getting sick and their entire worlds imploding over something they may or may not have any control over.
Being able to take care of your health is essential, and it’s a right.
- E. Quigley, HR Staff
Making coverage broader, more accessible, and more affordable will prevent people from waiting to go to the hospital until illnesses are so severe that they’re dangerous and expensive to treat.
- M. Karscig, BSN RN
My brother is diabetic and has an array of other health problems. His health expenses are so extreme that he has to move in part because of them. His healthcare is not guaranteed, and has not been continuous. The strain of trying to ensure that he can get the care he needs has been overwhelming. This uncertainty about whether or not he can continue to function and exist has detrimentally impacted his mental health. He’s just one small piece of the picture, because very few of us have permanently guaranteed healthcare. Healthcare is largely tied to our jobs, and we’re in the midst of a jobs crisis.
Because of all this, I am relieved that the Affordable Care Act exists and is being implemented. It is a life-saving step in the right direction.
I attend a church here in the Pittsburgh area, and my assistant pastor, a former RN, also expressed her gratitude for the Affordable Care Act. As a person of faith, she wants to see those around her get the care they need.
I am lucky because, as a veteran, I can access the healthcare I need. I want to see the same for everyone.
- J. Bond, Licensed Practical Nurse
Want more info on how the Affordable Care Act helps the 99%? Want to know how Working America members helped to make the Affordable Care Act a reality? Find out more here.
Tags: Affordable Care Act, Health Care, health care reform, Pennsylvania
by Stephanie Harig – Cleveland, Ohio
Education seems to be popping up as a hot topic everywhere in Ohio. After Governor Kasich pushed through his radical agenda last year, including Senate Bill 5 which attacked our teachers, Ohioans have every reason to support education reform while being wary of proposals that deal with “education reform” – that is, policies that are sold as “reforms” when in fact they simply cater to corporate interests.
That wariness is definitely warranted with House Bill 191, which would shorten the school year. I will let that sink in for a second.
Okay. Yes, the legislation actually “prohibit[s] public schools from being open for instruction prior to Labor Day or after Memorial Day.” That could be about five weeks less than schools are currently open.
Who is behind this proposal? Hint: It’s not teachers! It’s actually corporate lobbyists – specifically for the amusement parks and tourism industry. They are more concerned with inexpensive child labor and their bottom line than with children getting a decent, adequate education.
Think this is a joke? I don’t blame you. There is general disbelief among the Ohioans we talk to at the doors that this bill could actually be a serious proposal (which it is), and that it would have enough support in the General Assembly to pass (which it does). But we can’t be fooled into thinking it won’t actually happen, because our Governor and legislature have shown they will stop at nothing to further a pro-corporate agenda at the expense of working families.
Fortunately, Working America members in the Greater Cleveland area recognize how detrimental HB 191 would be for our children and the future of our state, and they’re refusing to accept that this proposal is a done deal. We’ve collected hundreds of letters to State Representatives on the Education Committee, so they’re aware that their constituents are aghast at the idea that amusement parks would be allowed to set education policy. Our members are also writing letters to the editor to raise awareness about the bill and point out why this is bad education and labor policy.
On Wednesday, members from Lake County gathered in the home of Nancy Bihary and got down to business to mobilize against HB 191. We brainstormed all the myriad reasons this legislation is a bad idea, and began drafting individual letters to the editor on the issue. Nancy said:
“If anything our legislators should pass laws to improve education, not sabotage it. Three people like me took time out of our day to meet and plan a response to HB 191 to protect education in Ohio. Surely we represent the feelings of most of Ohioans, so our elected officials should take note.”
The seriousness of the proposal is best underscored through the story of Working America member April Sabol. Her work history is full of low-paying, dead-end jobs and periodic lay-offs, interspersed with attempts to improve her career prospects through education. She emphasized that she just wants her children to have a better future and that she believes education is the way to do that. (Incidentally, she also pointed out that even if her children’s summer vacation was longer, she couldn’t afford to take them to Cedar Point anyway.)
April’s story highlights the importance of a strong educational foundation in life, and that more time in the classroom – not less – is the beginning of a successful future.
House Bill 191 seems laughable, but if it passes it will be no laughing matter for working families trying to give their kids a better life, or for any Ohioan concerned about the economic future of our state.
Tags: Corporate Accountability, Education, Jobs, Ohio
by Rafael Mojica – Ann Arbor, Michigan
As it does in many other states, the fight for fair wages and good jobs rages on here in Michigan. For many months now, Working America organizers have been going door to door meeting hard working Michiganders, asking them what issues are important to them and listening to what their priorities are.
Resoundingly, more good jobs are the priority of working families in Michigan.
Since taking the oath of office, our new Governor Rick Snyder has waged a campaign against the wages, benefits, and rights of workers in Michigan – union and nonunion alike.
On June 21st, 2011, Snyder signed a budget into law that squarely laid the burden of balancing the state’s finances on the backs of the working people, while rich CEOs continue to get a free meal at taxpayer expense. The cost? 1.8 billion dollars in business tax cuts. After all is said and done, not much will be left for a tip. How are we, the taxpayers of Michigan, going to pay for this bill?
Governor Snyder has made that decision for us:
By cutting 300 million dollars from our children’s schools
- Taxing our retiree’s pension funds
- Eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit
- Cutting 100 million dollars of aid for redeveloping our cities
The governor calls his budget a “shared sacrifice” approach, but all of the sacrifice is being taken on by the working families of Michigan.
Now, beginning in 2012, we are expected to participate in more “shared sacrifices” with lower wages and more cuts to our benefits. State Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) is planning on introducing anti-worker legislation that would make Michigan the 24th state to strip fair share rights from workers and employers–which Rep. Shirkey calls “right to work.”
For those who are not familiar with “Right to Work,” the name is deliberately deceptive. So-called “right to work” laws have been passed in 23 states, and pushed hard by business lobby groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It inserts the government into contracts between workers and businesses and bans workers from distributing the costs of union representation fairly.
Since we have 23 states worth of data on what effects these laws have, we know what will happen if Michigan passes this law:
Lower Wages – The average worker in a right to work state makes about $5,333 a year less than worker’s in other states ($35,500 compared with $30,167).
Fewer People with Health Care -21 percent more people lack health insurance in right to work states compared to collective-bargaining states.
Higher Poverty – Right to work states have a poverty rate of 12.5 percent, compared with 10.2 percent in other states.
Lower Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Workers Injured on the Job – Maximum weekly worker compensation benefits are $30 higher in collective-bargaining states ($609 versus $579 in right to work states).
More Workplace Deaths and Injuries – According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of workplace deaths is 51 percent higher in states with right to work.
These effects aren’t just statistics. Working America members Pamela and Frank Garcia of Adrian, wanted to make sure I shared their story about living in a so-called “right to work” state.
They recently moved from Arizona, where workers and employers don’t have fair share rights. They can tell you stories about how friends and family are forced to “accept the norm” that making minimum wage is enough to live on. Frank can tell you about how he was fired from his job because he stood up to his boss, who threw racial slurs at him on a daily basis. Pamela will describe her daughter’s delight when, after moving to Michigan, she learned how much she was going to make at her new job and that she was also going to receive benefits.
The Garcia family illustrates the stark contrast between Michigan and a so-called right to work state, where the rights of employees and employers to have fair share rights have been stripped.
It’s time to raise our collective voices and let Governor Snyder know that we want good jobs and fair wages here in Michigan. No games, no fair share bans, and no more taxpayer-funded paychecks for his rich CEO friends.
Tags: Jobs, Michigan, Rights At Work
by Ali Cochran – Denver, Colorado
Last night members from the community group, Working America, joined together to share their stories and plan new ways to fight back against the avalanche of attacks being waged on working class families across the country. The members who came were from many different backgrounds, including recent college graduates, retirees, and even a one-year-old named Maggie. One common theme brought everyone together – a desire to strengthen and rebuild our community.
We all know things have gone out of balance in America. In neighborhoods across the country, working families understand what’s happening. Corporate power has grown, while working people’s power has crumbled. Corporate profits and banker bonuses are doing great, but the rest of us are, rightly, worried. We’re worried about keeping our jobs, staying in our homes, feeding our kids, and retiring securely. We know what the problems are, and we want to be part of the solution.
America’s workers are more productive than ever, but the benefits of our hard work have gone more and more to a small number of the very wealthy. As the cost of health care, housing, and education has gone up, our wages have fallen behind and America is more unequal than ever. In Washington, D.C., in state capitals, in workplaces and corporate boardrooms, the interests of ordinary working people and their families seem to have been forgotten.
There’s only one way we can reverse it and rebuild a country that works for everyone – and that’s together.
“I’m here tonight because a canvasser from Working America knocked on my door and inspired me to get more involved,” said Diane Stallard, who holds a master’s degree in HR and has years of experience in the field, but after a round of layoffs at her company two years ago, is still looking for work.
David Bouchey wants to see his community in Aurora get back on its feet, “I want to make sure my neighbors know about what our elected officials have been up to and to hold them accountable!”
It’s easy for banks, big corporations and the very wealthy to influence the political process – they have millions to spend on TV ads, lobbying and campaign contributions and, as we’ve seen, they’re not afraid to use it.
We can’t outspend these powerful interests – but we can fight for our needs with strength in numbers. Together, we can have a bigger impact on important decisions about our economy and our country. The morning after the meeting, Kevin Pape, CO State Director of Working America said, “this Community Action Team has voted and agreed to meet regularly to address the issues that matter most to us – rebuilding our neighborhoods. We’re organizing, we’re building, and we’re gaining momentum.”
If you’re in the Denver area and would like to get more involved with our Community Action Team, call our Denver office at 303-935-2776 or shoot us an e-mail at denver@workingamerica.org.
Tags: Colorado, Jobs
by Jihad Seifullah – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Last year, Pennsylvania residents saw drastic budget cuts to very important resources and services. K-12 public education was cut by $860 million. Health care and programs that help Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens were cut by $651 million. At a critical time when many are still out of work, it would seem that now would be an ideal time to put more resources in to the community; however, we are seeing the exact opposite of that. On Feb. 7th, Gov. Corbett laid out his plan for the Pennsylvania 2012-2013 state budget which includes even more cuts.
We are still seeing the devastation caused by last year’s budget. School districts like Chester Upland ran out of money half way through the school year and many more are on the brink of financial emergency. While citizens in the state are doing their best to recover from last year’s cuts, there are now even more cuts that have been piled on top. The truth of the matter is this; most of these cuts that have been implemented and currently being proposed do not have to occur. 70 percent of corporations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently do not pay income tax because of the Delaware tax loophole. Corporations have been able to escape paying income tax by simply having their headquarters (or in many cases P.O. box) in Delaware. By closing this loophole, additional revenue would be created that could restore many key programs and services in Pennsylvania.
Working America members are coming together to take action to stand up to these devastating cuts. On February 21st, three Working America members met to discuss the budget, how it’s impacting their neighborhoods, and ways to take a stand and fight back. They’ve written letters to their state legislators and are talking to family, friends, and neighbors to shed light on the inequality that is taking place. The budget cuts hit Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable communities the hardest.
Karen, from Northeast Philadelphia, has experienced firsthand the impact of the budget cuts. She has been diligently striving to find work for the past 16 months. “I am terrified about what will happen to me and my two children if I do not find work soon,” Karen says. In addition, she is also disheartened that key programs are being cut that have helped her family stay afloat during this recession. “I can’t believe that they would cut programs like Medicaid, LIHEAP, and CRISIS. These programs help families like mine keep healthy and stay warm during the cold winter months.”
Vicki, a retired teacher says, “I have worked for 35 years with special needs children. I have a grandson that qualifies for early intervention programs. Fortunately for me, he lives in a state where he will be able to get the attention he needs.” She shares that she is deeply concerned for those children who will not get the proper attention needed as a result of these continued cuts. She knows that these programs are vitally important. “I am particularly disturbed about what these cuts will mean to our youngest students in Pennsylvania as 100 million is being cut from full day kindergarten.”
“I have seen both friends and neighbors trying to take care of their families in this economic downsizing but it has been difficult since many are currently unemployed,” says Terry, a retired clerical worker. Terry has gotten involved so that she can give something positive back to her country and community. “I feel privileged to be giving something back so that generations to come will benefit.
Vicki, Terry, and Karen have this in common. They want to make their communities a better place in which to live both now and for future generations. They are each taking active steps to make that dream a reality by standing up for equality.
Photo by Rick Smith Show on Flickr.
Tags: budget cuts, Education, Health Care, Jobs, Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett
