Public Union Democracy

Address the Spending Side on Road Funding First

• Nathan Benefield
• August 21, 2009

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued a statement responding to our blog post that explains state transportation spending has increased 121% since 1995, more than triple the rate…

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Turnpike lease “winning” bid to be announced next week

• Nathan Benefield
• May 12, 2008

Governor Rendell held a press conference to announce the “winning bid” on the Pennsylvania Turnpike lease will likely be presented next Monday. Rendell also stated: Bids were within…

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Taxes & Economy

Turnpike Lease Bids Due April 30

• Nathan Benefield
• April 17, 2008

Governor Rendell has announced that bids for leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be due at or near the end of April. He also announced many of the terms…

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Turnpike Commission’s “Fuzzy Math”

• Nathan Benefield
• October 9, 2007

The latest talking points put out by the PA Turnpike Commission claim that the plan will generate $1.67 billion per year to PennDOT for transportation funding. This is substantially…

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New CPI & Lawmakers COLA

• Nathan Benefield
• November 16, 2006

The October Consumer Price Index was released today – while this will be studied by investors and economic analysts for multiple reasons, it is also of note for this…

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Taxes & Economy

A Horsepower Boost to PAs Economic Engine

• Matthew Brouillette
• June 6, 2005

When it comes to state officials spending their tax dollars, Pennsylvanians want some restraint. That is the clear message contained in a recent statewide survey of citizens by Susquehanna…

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