Taxes & Economy

Debating a Natural Gas Tax

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 1, 2011

Today’s Philadelphia Inquirer features two editorials debating a natural gas jobs tax. The Inquirer‘s editorial board begins its article with a straw-man argument, that tax opponents’ claim the industry…

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Regulation

AG Audit Finds Rampant PLCB Waste and Mismanagement

  • August 1, 2011

The Commonwealth Foundation strongly condemned the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today for systematic waste and abuse of taxpayer money and assets following a scathing Pa. Auditor General audit report…

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Michigan Pension Reform Saves $4 Billion

  • July 29, 2011

Before 1997, Michigan state employees (like those in Pennsylvania) solely received defined-benefit pensions in which employees are assured an annual retirement income. However in 1997, Michigan shifted…

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Former Chair: PLCB ‘Socialist’ System, Insulting

  • July 27, 2011

MOSCOW HARRISBURG (July 27) – A big ushanka (hat) tip goes to the Philadelphia Daily News, William Bender and former PLCB Chairman Jonathan Newman today for calling the babushka ugly. …

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Fact of the Day: PA Losing Liquor Sales to West Virginia

  • July 26, 2011

Pennsylvania is losing an estimated $3.5 million in revenue annually from state residents crossing into West Virginia to buy their alcohol. A report released earlier this year…

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