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President and CEO Charles Mitchell on Philadelphia’s Morning Answer with Chris Stigall
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VP Josh Shapiro? Ad Spotlights Governor’s Failed Leadership
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Governor Shapiro’s Do-Nothing Record Makes Him a Perfect Fit for Vice President
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New Ad Highlights Shapiro’s Historic Ineffectiveness
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Brouillette on PCN
Today’s hearing on Transportation Funding and Public Private Partnerships will be airing several times on the Pennsylvania Cable Network over the next few days. 8:35 pm tonight (Thursday)10:35…
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The Benefits of Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation
Prepared Testimony of Matthew J. Brouillette for the House Republican Policy Committee Hearing on October 18, 2007 Thank you Rep. Turzai, Rep. Geist, and members of the House Republican Policy…
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PennFuture: Give Governor Rendell power to control the weather
The environmental group Penn Future released a “PennFuture Facts” calling for the PA General Assembly to pass parts of its agenda. Yet the alarmist “facts” they use are so…
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I-80 Lease Signed After Deadline
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s statements support Commonwealth Foundation’s assertions HARRISBURG, PA — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation reasserted its claim that a lease agreement between the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC)…
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When was I-80 lease signed?
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is claiming they complied with Act 44 deadlines, and impugns our news release on the issue. In an October 17 news release, the PTC stated,…
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There Are Better Ways to Insure Kids
Today, Congress plans to try to override President Bush’s veto of the SCHIP expansion. Yesterday, the Democrat-controlled Pennsylvania House of Representatives spent hours debating a resolution to condemn President Bush’s…
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How to Argue against SCHIP
While the PA House is currently debating a resolution to encourage members of Congress to override President Bush’s veto of SCHIP (granted, marginally less wasteful of time and resources than…
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Don’t leave educating our children to the government
Jeff Jacoby column in the Boston Globe: “FREEDOM of education, being an essential of civil and religious liberty . . . must not be interfered with under any…
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Energy independence means higher taxes in Pennsylvania
The Sam Adams Alliance blogs on Governor Rendell’s “energy idependence” strategy.
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Senator Folmer Unveils “Healthy Pennsylvania”
State Senator Mike Folmer has unveiled his Healthy Pennsylvania proposal – a series of health care reforms, that would promote competition and reduce costs of health insurance and health…
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Ethanol’s Water Shortage
Wall Street Journal piece with more on the problems with ethanol mandates and subsidies: Writing in Science magazine, Renton Righelato and Dominick Spracklen estimate that in order…
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I-80 Lease Non-Compliant with the Law
Governor should declare agreement “null and void,” says Commonwealth Foundation. HARRISBURG, PA — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation called on Gov. Ed Rendell and the General Assembly to declare the…
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SCHIP Demagoguery
Amanda Carpenter on more SCHIP rhetoric from Nancy Pelosi. Paul Simon, sans Garfunkel, also spoke, as he needs a photo opportunity; he wants a shot at redemption; he…
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I-80 lease agreement ready
Morning Call reports that the contract between PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission for tolling and leasing I-80 is ready to be signed. Though it is unclear if any such…
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Increase in Ethanol Production Could Significantly Impact Water Quality and Availability
National Academy of Sciences report has more bad news of the environment impact of ethanol.
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Lots of reform news
Yesterday was a big day for reform issues: The push for a better Open Records law included a news conference and a potential vote on Wednesday. (More on the…
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Rendell Administration: Mercantilism will revitalize PA economy
I used to think the Rendell administration was guided by this economist, but after reading their latest news release, it is clear that 17th century thought is…
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Lincoln Institute’s Fall Business Survey
The latest Keystone Business Climate Survey has been released by the Lincoln Institute. Click here for Survey Highlights The full Survey Results are here…
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I-80 Lease Agreement
Toll Roads News on the “Rube Goldberg” contraption that is the I-80 lease agreement between PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission, expected to be signed today.
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BonusGate investigation heats up
Philadelphia Inquirer on the expansion of the BonusGate investigation and subpoena of several more staffers. Also check out the Patriot News story. Brad Bumsted offers his…
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Bill aims to ban teacher strikes
Several state lawmakers will introduce a bill today to end teacher strikes in Pennsylvania. The legislation will be similar to a bill introduced by Todd Rock, but will…
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