Tax Free Christmas Presents

• Nathan Benefield
• December 17, 2007

For those of you still shopping for Christmas gifts – here is a list of gift ideas, based on products that are exempt from the Pennsylvania Sales Tax: Food…

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Lame Duck, or Big Winner?

• Nathan Benefield
• July 10, 2007

Tony Phyrillas celebrates Rendell’s losses in the budget deal – too bad that doesn’t do taxpayers any good. Phyrillas likes the “no new taxes” – but new taxes…

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Taxes & Economy

“No room at the inn”

• December 24, 2005

At the heart of the Christmas story rests some important lessons concerning free enterprise, government, and the role of wealth in society. Let’s begin with one of the most famous…

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Education

Myths about Public Education

• Nathan Benefield
• December 21, 2005

Here is short article summarizing a few of the debunked myths about public education spending: National Center for Policy Analysis – Five Myths About Education. For those still looking…

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Taxes & Economy

Governor Rendell: “I’m very optimistic that before Christmas we will have a property tax bill on my desk that I can sign”

• December 4, 2005

Although Governor Rendell thinks the General Assembly will come up with a school property tax shift before December 25, Pennsylvanians should not be expecting much from the Harrisburg Santa…

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Taxes & Economy

The Susquehanna Sailors: Taking the Liberty to Live it up on your Property

• Matthew Brouillette
• February 2, 2004

Ronald Reagan is credited for having once said: "Some people say that the government spends money like a bunch of drunken sailors. That isn't fair. At least the drunken sailors…

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Taxes & Economy

Philadelphia Stadium Deal: Great for Teams, Not for Taxpayers

• December 20, 2000

After years of asking Santa for shiny new stadiums, the Phillies and Eagles may finally fulfill that Christmas wish courtesy of Philadelphia Mayor John Street and his merry band of…

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