Education

How NOT to reduce the cost of college

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 30, 2006

Senator Joe Conti unveiled a proposal to expand the state sales tax and dedicate the revenue to Penn State University. Why? Penn State’s tuition is too high. This proposal…

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Government Accountability

Majority believes government doing too much

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 30, 2006

A poll showing what everyone already knew, including CNN – except lawmakers at the federal and state level, who (in the words of John McCain) “have increased government in…

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Taxes & Economy

Ranking of least, most dangerous cities

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 30, 2006

First the World Series, now The Most Dangerous City: St. Louis beats Detroit for the title. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, and Allentown all rank near the bottom of the list. Listed…

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Government Accountability

The Sanford Model

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 30, 2006

Wall Street Journal uncovers that there is at least one fiscal conservative remaining in the Republican Party.

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Taxes & Economy

Overspending on Roads

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 27, 2006

Rep. Curt Schroder has uncovered wasteful, pork-barrel spending on roads. The Rendell Administration’ recent reclassified certain highway maintenance projects as “construction projects.” As construction projects, they are subject to…

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Public Union Democracy

Right To Work States Benefit from Faster Growth

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 26, 2006

Data sheet from the National Institute for Labor Relations Research show how Right to Work states have faster economic growth and greater purchasing power than Forced-Unionism States (including…

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Government Accountability

Late-night legislating reawakens reformers

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 26, 2006

Patriot News article on the late night shenanigans of our General Assembly. Also read our News Release on the manner in which “Cover All Kids” was passed. Eric…

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