Are we all “supply-siders” now?
I saw this Bruce Barltett editorial in the NY Times over the weekend. Bartlett makes the intriguing argument that politicians no longer need to claim to believe in “supply-side”…
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Passing the buck on Act 1 tax hikes
The Reading Eagle with more on using exemptions to avoid referendum on property tax hikes. A number of lawmakers are trying to defend the ineffective law they created: Rep.
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Congressmen get inferior health coverage
Morning Call article on former state lawmakers elected to Congress, but staying on the state health plan. Why? State lawmakers – even retired lawmakers – get better benefits and…
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Pittsburgh 2nd in population loss
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Census data showing that the Pittsburgh region ranks 2nd in the nation in total population loss from 2000-2006 (behind only the New Orleans region).
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210 districts can raise taxes without votes
Martha Raffaele of the AP reports that 210 school districts will be allowed to increase property taxesabove their index (which ranges from 3.4 to 5.5%, depending on the…
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Taxpayer Protection Act attacked
Following the announcement of legislation to create a Taxpayer Protection Act and the unveiling of a website with information on the legislation, the Allentown Morning Call has already…
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Penn Pike’s CEO Brimmeier charged with serious misbehavior by colleagues
Toll Roads News writes… Timothy Carson vice-chair of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says thatthe Turnpike may have been a haven for patronage and boondoggles in the past but…
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PA GOP education plan
PA House GOP leader Sam Smith, along with a number of state representatives unveiled an alternate planto Governor Rendell’s education budget proposals – get the Patriot News story here…
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More Turnpike News
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on the draw of investors to a Turnpike lease. They also heavily quote Turnpike Commission vice chairman Tim Carson (who they also identify as a bond lawyer,…
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