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When would voters opt to raise their own taxes?

• July 26, 2011

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Taxes & Economy

Marcellus Shale Impact Continues to Grow

• July 25, 2011

Last week, Penn State economists released the third in a series of economic analysis on Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale industry. The report estimated: Private companies spent $5.3 billion on drilling…

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Regulation

Fact of the Day: Where do Underage Drinkers Get Alcohol?

• Nathan Benefield
• July 25, 2011

One of the myths perpetrated about letting private, licensed stores sell wine or liquor, rather than maintain a government monopoly, is that there will be a huge increase in underage…

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Pennsylvania union leaders defend top pay

• July 24, 2011

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Corbett panel to study privatizing state services

• July 21, 2011

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Regulation

Fact of the Day: Underage and Binge Drinking

• Nathan Benefield
• July 20, 2011

As noted yesterday, Pennsylvania ranks middle of the pack or worse in terms of alcohol-related deaths and traffic accidents, despite…

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Regulation

Fact of the Day: Liquor Safety and Government Control

• Nathan Benefield
• July 19, 2011

Much of the discussion about ending government-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania is about safety—particularly alcohol related deaths and traffic accidents. But despite being among the states with the…

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Education

Two New Studies Show Benefits of School Choice

• Nathan Benefield
• July 19, 2011

As the debate on school choice continues in Pennsylvania, a couple recent studies highlight the benefits of school voucher programs in the U.S. and internationally. The first study looks at…

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The case for Corbett’s stand

• July 19, 2011

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Pa. spending transparency is good for taxpayers

• July 19, 2011

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In H-burg, transparency becomes reality

• July 19, 2011

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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Exorcising the spirits

• July 14, 2011

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

• July 14, 2011

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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…

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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…

Press Release

Governor Tom Corbett at bat: Some hits and some misses

• July 12, 2011

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Regulation

Turnpike Tolls Totally to Transit?

• Nathan Benefield
• July 12, 2011

Amid all the budget turmoil, PA Independent notes the Governor’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission is looking to use tolls on Turnpike drivers—those going to the state as part of…

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