Taxes & Economy

What Rendell Wants from a Natural Gas Tax

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 8, 2010

An AP story highlighting Gov. Rendell’s push for a natural gas tax comes with the misleading headline “Pa. gov wants gas industry to help shale towns.” Nothing of the…

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Taxes & Economy

Stimulus 5.0

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 7, 2010

President Obama has proposed yet another round of stimulus spending. Of course, he won’t call it a “stimulus,” because of how unpopular that has become. Others are, erroneously,…

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Regulation

Outsourcing Park Management a Budget Saver

  • September 7, 2010

With economists speculating a double dip recession, unemployment high, and a national deficit expected to reach $1.5 trillion this year, you might disapprove of unnecessary government spending, like putting…

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Taxes & Economy

PA’s Highways Remain Poorly Managed

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 7, 2010

Pennsylvania ranks 38th in the nation in state highway performance and cost-effectiveness, according to Reason’s latest Annual Highway Report. While the Keystone State’s ranking remains unchanged, nationally highway…

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