Taxes & Economy

“Stimulus” Kills Pennsylvania Steel Jobs

  • Nathan Benefield
  • June 14, 2009

Redstate notes how the “buy American” provision of the so-called stimulus bill is already putting some Pennsylvania’s out of of work.  See the original Canadian Press article here.

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Education

“Is public education socialism?”

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • June 13, 2009

In defense of a single-payer health care system, possible U.S. Senate candidate and state Rep. Bill Kortz (D-Dravosburg) asked, “Is public education socialism? No. This is the same thing.”…

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Taxes & Economy

How Much Would Cap and Trade Cost Your Family?

  • June 12, 2009

The Tax Foundation today released a calculator for families to estimate the annual household cost of a cap and trade system. It’s based on their recent study, “Who…

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Education

Fact Check: The Costing-Out Study

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • June 12, 2009

Today the Governor wraps up his “Tax You More Tour” with Matt Brouillette following stride for stride. Meanwhile, we’re debunking another spending myth: The Costing-Out Study…

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Education

Public Schools’ Edifice Complex

  • Nathan Benefield
  • June 11, 2009

John Micek and I (@NathanBenefield) had a little discussion via Twitter over the cost of public school buildings. John wonders what is wrong with having nice school…

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In What World is a 15.9% Increase Called a Decrease?

  • June 11, 2009

Harrisburg, PA — Commonwealth Foundation president and CEO Matthew Brouillette continues to follow Gov. Ed Rendell’s taxpayer-funded bus campaign today.  The  Administration’s “Tax You More Bus Tour” will make a…

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Education

Fact Check: School Choice Saves

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • June 11, 2009

As the “Tax You More” lobbying tour continues its journey Matt Brouillette continues to offer the real facts on state education spending. Today’s education fact focusing on how…

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State Budget

Gov. Rendell Calls the Kettle Black

  • Nathan Benefield
  • June 11, 2009

The Sun-Gazette has a recent article on the Pennsylvania state budget titled “Rendell lashes out at Senate plan”.  It didn’t sound like something that would surprise me – but…

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