Pennsylvania’s Democrat-controlled Labor and Industry Committee postures as a champion of workers, but its actions expose a blatant betrayal of small businesses—the lifeblood of our economy. Bills like HB 200, which are pushed through paid family leave mandates, are steamrolled into law without compromise, crushing amendments that could soften the blow.

These heavy-handed policies treat mom-and-pop shops like corporate giants, ignoring their razor-thin margins and limited resources. Forced payroll contributions hit workers and owners alike, saddling them with programs they didn’t ask for and can’t afford.

The committee’s obsession with unions is undeniable, shoving “Buy American, Buy Union” propaganda while dismissing the struggles of small business owners. Legislation is slapped togethe

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