PennFuture's professional public policy staff members are a constant presence on Capitol Hill, in hearing rooms and legislative offices across the state. Working with our volunteers, we have been able to move exciting new legislation from the idea stage, all the way though to becoming settled law.
But the price of democracy is constant vigilance, to paraphrase the well-known saying. And PennFuture is ever vigilant, acting as a watchdog over a legislature that often needs watching. When required, we stay at the Capitol nights, weekends and holidays to make sure the environment and economy are protected.
And our victories are growing:
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Secret backroom deal near on drilling bill Capitol Hill insiders are saying that a secret backroom deal on the drilling legislation could be finalized... An ounce of prevention If you’ve followed the progress of Marcellus Shale development in Pennsylvania, or paid attention at... Corbett to drillers: Take my state -- please! The comedian Henny Youngman was famous for his one-liner "Take my wife - please!" Gov. Corbett is saying...
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