Online schools’ surpluses criticized

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 30, 2007

Today’s Patriot News features another article repeating the misinformed and overblown criticism of cyber schools – worrying about the 0.8% of school district spending that goes to educate students…

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Reaction mixed for road leasing

  • July 29, 2007

Gov. Rendell has put the idea of leasing the Turnpike back on the table, just in case the proposal from the Turnpike Commission’s patrons, lobbyists, and bond attorneys falls through.

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Fumo’s still a force despite legal woes

  • July 29, 2007

Sen. Vince Fumo tells the Patriot-News that “I’m not afraid of [a trial] … I think when everyone hears our case, they’ll be very impressed.” “Impressed”? That’s an interesting…

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Taking PA for a Ride

  • July 29, 2007

The recently passed transportation funding bill was of, by, and for the Turnpike Commission, says Matt Brouillette in today’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

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State Based Health Care Reform: Mass. v. Mizzou

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 26, 2007

There are two very divergent paths states can take in health care reform. Massachusettes took the route of mandates to buy health insurance, higher taxes and subisidies, and more…

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The Indiana Toll Road: One Year Later

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 26, 2007

Read the Reason Foundation Commentary on the lease of the Indiana Toll Road. Earning $500,000 of interest per day? Sounds good, eh? Then read Geoff Segal’s commentary on…

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