Archive: 2011

In H-burg, transparency becomes reality

• July 19, 2011

Media Hit

Regulation

Fact of the Day: Liquor Store Density

• Nathan Benefield
• July 18, 2011

Rep. Mike Turzai’s proposal (HB 11) to allow private retailers to sell wine and spirits would approximately double the number of liquor stores (not including wine kiosks and wineries)…

Media

Education

Penn State’s Smallest Tuition Hike in Years

• Charles Mitchell
• July 18, 2011

The conventional wisdom ever since March 8, when Gov. Tom Corbett made his budget address, has been very simple:  The sky is falling!  How, exactly?  In the form of crippling…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Corbett’s Commission Endorses Natural Gas Impact Fee

• Elizabeth Stelle
• July 15, 2011

Today, the Marcellus Shale Commission is voting on long-awaited recommendations on natural gas development. The full report will be available next Friday, but the Commission has decided to recommend an…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Presentation on Marcellus Shale

• July 14, 2011

Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at an event organized by Pennsylvania Chautauqua on the Marcellus Shale’s development and impact on the Keystone State. Below is a copy of my presentation.

Media

Exorcising the spirits

• July 14, 2011

Media Hit

Gov. Corbett’s first inning had some hits but no home runs

• July 14, 2011

Media Hit

Regulation

Brief Summary of Liquor Freedom Bill

• Nathan Benefield
• July 13, 2011

Today, Rep. Mike Turzai, along with a number of House Republicans, unveiled legislation to end the government monopoly on wine and liquor sales, and provide adult consumers liberty to…

Media

Regulation

Commonwealth Foundation Toasts Turzai Liquor Freedom Bill

• July 13, 2011

HARRISBURG, PA (07.13.11)-Commonwealth Foundation toasted House Majority Leader Mike Turzai today for unveiling House Bill 11, a law that would privatize the wholesale and retail sales operations of the Pennsylvania…

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