BSP! Monthly is Building a Stronger PA’s online publication that keeps Pennsylvanians up to date with the latest news in the Commonwealth. BSP! Monthly highlights policies, elected officials, and community members who are fighting for a stronger Pennsylvania.
PA NEWS
NEW YEAR, NEW LEADERSHIP
Building a Stronger Pennsylvania is proud to congratulate co-founder Senator Ryan Aument (R-36) and former BSP spotlight recipient Senator Scott Martin (R-13) on their appointments to Senate leadership. To amplify the conservative message in Pennsylvania, we need leaders who uplift others and are results-focused.
This year, our country has faced a litany of hardships, including rising inflation rates and sinking beyond $31 trillion in national debt. On the other hand, our Commonwealth established historic fiscal advances, like passing Act 53 to lower our Corporate Net Income Tax rate and putting money into Pennsylvania’s Rainy-Day fund.
It is important to take pride in our 2022 achievements and look ahead to how we can make our Commonwealth a place for residents and businesses to thrive.
→ Read more: Aument and Martin stepping into new leadership roles in Pa. Senate (Lancaster Online)
PA SPOTLIGHT
SCHOOL CHOICE HEATS UP
If you thought having the option for school choice was a no-brainer, think again. Democrats who carried the school choice, pro-voucher banner through Election Day have kept mum on the topic now, and their compatriots are ordering them to stand down. While Pennsylvania conservatives have championed expanded educational opportunities like education savings accounts (ESA) and the Lifeline Scholarship program, Governor Tom Wolf has made it clear we can count him out.
However, Governor-elect Josh Shapiro has expressed a change of heart on the matter. Even his campaign website cited he “favors adding choices for parents and educational opportunity for students and funding Lifeline Scholarships like those approved in other states and introduced in Pennsylvania.” Who knows? Maybe this donkey can change its tail after all…
→ Read more: Shapiro’s chance to lead on school choice (Fairfield Sun Times)
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- What’s making PA stronger – Fixing an Outdated Education System 🏫
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- What’s making PA stronger – New year, new leadership
- What’s making PA stronger – Congratulations to our endorsed candidates!