Regulation
Action on State Regulations
The state Environmental Quality Board has pushed through a stricter mercury emissions rule for power plants that would likely increase the cost of electricity, jeopardize jobs, and has little…
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The way to better, cheaper healthcare: Don’t make it a human right
Donald J. Boudreaux article in the Christian Science Monitor on the illogic of making health care a “right” that should be guaranteed and paid for by government.
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Legislator maps bill for privatization
State Rep. Geist is set to introduce a bill which would allow for public-private partnerships in transportation, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, see this Patriot News article. This bill would…
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‘Cover All Kids’ plan poses long-term harm
York Dispatch Editorial by the greatest living political philosopher.
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Fighting Universal Health Care
Coverage of yesterday’s press conference on the concerns about “Cover All Kids” – the Governor’s proposed universal health care coverage for children in the Morning Call. Also from…
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Pennsylvania by the numbers
Latest Tony Phyrillas column/fact sheet.
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Debunking Pessimistic Claims about Wages, Profits, and Wealth
Heritage Foundation report examines claims that recent economic growth isn’t benefitting workers – i.e. “the rich are getting richer while the poor are getting poorer”. The study finds, instead,…
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Business Climate Attitudes Remain Low
The Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research released its Fall 2006 Business Climate Survey, a survey of business owners and managers. Overall, attitudes about the PA business climate remain…
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A Tale of Two GOPs
Wall Street Journal editorial points out that Republicans are in strong shape in places where they stuck to the conservative principles they campaigned on (Florida) and are in deep…
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