Taxes & Economy

Perpetuating Fraud And Mismanagement

  • February 9, 2010

The Department of Public Welfare will receive additional federal funding to support its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This amount will be used to increase grants by…

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Taxes & Economy

Will Mandates Create “Green Jobs”?

  • Elizabeth Stelle, Nathan Benefield
  • February 8, 2010

Yes, to answer the question posed by the title, the state can mandate the creation of “green jobs” via alternative energy mandates – just as it…

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State Budget

It’s Time for a Taxpayer’s Budget

  • February 8, 2010

Harrisburg, PA (02.08.10) – The Commonwealth Foundation today called upon Governor Ed Rendell to propose a taxpayer’s budget, a fiscal blueprint adhering to three principles of responsible spending for Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania…

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Taxes & Economy

Natural Gas Tax: One Thoughtful Editorial, One…Not So Much

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 8, 2010

In their editorial on a natural gas severance tax, likely to be part of Gov. Rendell’s budget proposal on Tuesday, the Patriot News highlights some facts that don’t ever…

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