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Pension ‘solution’ not a substitute for reform

• November 17, 2010

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Despite new law, pension costs will still skyrocket

• November 17, 2010

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Eachus makes outgoing remarks as House outlook shifts

• November 17, 2010

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Regulation

PA House Passes Recycling Mandate

• Elizabeth Stelle
• November 17, 2010

Monday’s State House voting session focused on the pension bailout, but in the flurry of activity, a little discussed recycling bill that will cost manufacturers thousands annually and deter new…

Media

Shift in House leadership outlook

• November 17, 2010

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Regulation

Chart: PA Pension Spike Delayed

• Nathan Benefield
• November 16, 2010

After the passage of HB 2497 yesterday, assuming Gov. Rendell signs the bill, and it overcomes court challenges on its constitutionality, the dreaded pension spike will be merely delayed a…

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Regulation

Time to End State Borrowing for “Economic Development”

• Nathan Benefield
• November 16, 2010

Fox 29 Philadelphia has a video story up about the use of RACP money—state borrowing for corporate welfare—for projects such as resort spas, sports stadiums, and Tasty Cakes (not…

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School choice bill promised for next state Legislature

• November 16, 2010

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Taxes & Economy

Gas Pipelines and Eminent Domain

• Elizabeth Stelle
• November 16, 2010

There is another battle brewing over the development of the Marcellus Shale—pipeline construction and eminent domain. With little infrastructure in place, pipeline companies are contributing to the Marcellus economic…

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Pension Bill Passes State House

• November 16, 2010

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York County lawmakers: Pension bill not perfect, but a good start

• November 16, 2010

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Pension bill given final approval

• November 16, 2010

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Pa. House approves pension fix bill

• November 16, 2010

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State House OKs save-now, pay-later pension bill

• November 16, 2010

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Pa. House passes bill to rescue state pension systems

• November 16, 2010

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Education

‘Delivering on the Mandate’ forum brings together policy leaders, concerned citizens

• November 16, 2010

A passionate panel of experts on school choice and smart state spending gathered today for the Commonwealth Foundation’s “Delivering on the Mandate” Policy & Principles Luncheon. According to school choice…

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PA Capital Spending a/k/a Big Pork

• November 16, 2010

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Regulation

Pension “Reform” Goes to Gov. Rendell

• November 15, 2010

HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth Foundation expressed disappointment with today’s passage of House Bill 2497, which defers significant pension costs on to…

Press Release

Regulation

HB 2497 Increases Pension Unfunded Liabilities

• Nathan Benefield
• November 15, 2010

As we’ve pointed out, PSERS own charts show that the reform would leave the pension fund dangerously close to 50% funded—the…

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Pa. House likely to vote on pension reform today

• November 15, 2010

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Regulation

Unwarranted Police Raids

• November 15, 2010

Last week, the Daily Caller featured an article from the Institute for Justice (IJ), which revealed that police in Florida are raiding barbershops for drugs without search warrants,…

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