PA Tax Burden Up Again
The Tax Foundation’s latest data on state and local tax burdens was released today I have been citing their data (to the consternation of the pro-government spending advocates) in…
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The Health Care Debate
The Times Tribune offers contrasting articles on universal health care proposals in PA and elsewhere and on consumer-driven health care.
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Pike lease idea gets mileage in Legislature
Charlie Thompson writes in the Patriot News that legislators are starting to put some thought into the potential of a Turnpike lease. The Commonwealth Foundation has a number of…
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Scrutiny of the bounty in Harrisburg
John Micek of The Morning Call on the use of taxpayer funds for inauguration parties.
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Politics of Turnpike Lease
Stateline.org article dealing with public opinion and organized special interest opposition to leasing toll roads.
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Taxpayer Protection Act Introduced
Senator Regola news release on the introduction of the Taxpayer Protection Act in legislation. Read the Commonwealth Foundation’s news release on protecting the taxpayer.
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Mass Transit P3s
A new example of how competitive contracting for mass transit services can work is the recent Houston partnership for four bus lines. More examples can be found in…
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Underpaid Public Servants?
Jan Murphy of the Patriot News provides an analysis of the highest paying jobs in state government. A total of 3,042 employees on the state payroll earn over $100,000…
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Why are people uninsured?
CAHI brief looks at why people are uninsured and what policies can reduce the number of uninsured. These include individual tax credits, limited benefit plans, eliminating mandatory benefits, allowing…
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