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Pennsylvania Democrats resist push to privatize liquor, wine

• February 25, 2011

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Regulation

Benefits of Liquor Store Privatization for Pennsylvanians

• Nathan Benefield
• February 25, 2011

Good morning. I am Nathan Benefield, Director of Policy Research for the Commonwealth Foundation.  We are a nonprofit, independent public policy research and educational institute based in Harrisburg.

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Taxes & Economy

Environmentalists Blow Recent Rule Change out of Proportion

• Elizabeth Stelle
• February 24, 2011

Reactions to the Corbett administration’s revoking of mandatory impact reports on state lands targeted for drilling fail to see the big picture. Comments from environmentalists imply that without an extra…

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Regulation

And the Oscar for Higher Taxes Goes to?

• February 24, 2011

Given that Gov. Corbett may end Pennsylvania’s $75 million film tax credit program, the film industry is out in force to prove it’s more unique than other industries, saying it…

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PLCB’s Scheme to Preserve Power

• February 23, 2011

This week, we received the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s semi-secret alternative to liquor store privatization given to legislators-a scheme to preserve its power. This proposal goes beyond the typical…

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2 in GOP call for tax on gas drilling

• February 23, 2011

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Pennsylvania budget woes threaten film tax credit

• February 23, 2011

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Education

Three Reasons for School Choice

• February 23, 2011

A few recent editorial pieces have highlighted the variety of reasons Pennsylvania needs more school choice for parents and students. A recent Philadelphia Inquirer article by Benjamin F. Chavis,…

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Shale tax not the answer

• February 23, 2011

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Film Tax Credit: Economics vs. Movie Star Sightings

• Nathan Benefield
• February 22, 2011

It’s hard to argue economics against the “I saw Denzel Washington at Starbucks” factor—but debate over the merits of the film tax credit should be decided on the former.

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Could government-union battle happen in Penna., Jersey?

• February 22, 2011

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EITC gives lie to anti-choice claims

• February 22, 2011

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Pa. Might Eliminate Film Tax Credit

• February 22, 2011

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Pa. public workers keeping eyes on Wisconsin

• February 22, 2011

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Corbett not planning Wisconsin-like measures against unions

• February 22, 2011

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Regulation

Will a $22 Million Film Tax Credit Revitalize “Stanton, PA”?

• Nathan Benefield
• February 21, 2011

This weekend I watched the film Unstoppable, in which Denzel Washington and the new Captain Kirk attempt to stop a runaway train before it derails along “The Curve” in a…

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Regulation

Video: Matt Brouillette Breaks Down PA’s Fiscal Problems

• February 21, 2011

Commonwealth Foundation President & CEO Matt Brouillette was recently interviewed by Tony May, a partner at Triad Strategies.  They discuss a broad range of topics including Pennsylvania’s current fiscal situation…

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Unions unlikely targets in Pennsylvania

• February 19, 2011

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Criminal Justice Reform

Pennsylvania Prison Postponed, Pork Prolonged

• February 18, 2011

Yesterday, Gov. Corbett cancelled a planned prison construction project in Fayette County, estimated to cost taxpayers $200 million. In January, Auditor General Wagner called for a halt on…

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Public Union Democracy

The Tide Against Public Sector Collective Bargaining

• Elizabeth Stelle
• February 18, 2011

Earlier this week, I blogged on state bankruptcy and how some believe budget problems can be solved if states are willing to challenge the…

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Education

School Vouchers vs Public School Reserves

• Nathan Benefield
• February 17, 2011

One of the most popular criticisms of school choice is that it would drain funds from public school.  But consider this: Critics of…

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