Taxes & Economy

PA House Democrats Unveil Transportation Tax Plan

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 14, 2010

Today, the Pennsylvania House Democrats put forth their proposal to raise taxes for transportation projects, as reported by PA Independent, which also provides a detailed outline of the…

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Education

School Choice Saves Education in New Orleans

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 14, 2010

Just over five years ago, New Orleans was devastated by Katrina, but the city’s education system was in shambles long before the storm. Today, New Orleans has witnessed a…

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State Budget

Rendell Starts State Bailout of Cities

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 13, 2010

Yesterday, Gov. Rendell announced a $4.3 million bailout for the city of Harrisburg. The city, following decades of wasteful spending on things like a Wild West Museum and owning…

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Regulation

Pa. Lawmakers Must Solve Pension Crisis Now

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 13, 2010

Here is a great video editorial on the need for Pennsylvania lawmakers to address the pension crisis now, from WGAL president Paul Quinn.  …

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Taxes & Economy

Green Jobs? You Can All Go To Shale

  • September 10, 2010

The Marcellus Shale Coalition (that’s the pro-drilling group made up of natural gas exploration and recovery companies) has come up with a great idea — their own…

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Regulation

No Money For Bridges, But Plenty for Luxury Hotels

  • September 10, 2010

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has completed its first luxury hotel at Bald Eagle State Park. While DCNR’s project represents good business sense — reaching out…

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