Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania’s Shrinking Population Problem

October 6, 2015

In The Office finale, Jim and Pam decide to pack up their family and move from Scranton, Pennsylvania to Austin, Texas. While Jim and Pam aren't real, their fictional trek to Texas…

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Public Union Democracy

A Double Shot of Liquid Courage

July 15, 2015

It shouldn’t take a double shot of liquid courage to finally end Prohibition in Pennsylvania. With pension deficits, revenue shortfalls, PLCB ethics violations, and consistent popular support, this should be…

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Regulation

Strip Clubs and the Case for Liquor Privatization

June 24, 2015

Strip club entertainment A stay at the Ritz Carlton Pittsburgh Steelers tickets Philadelphia Eagles tickets iPad 2 World Series ticket This is a just a short list of the items…

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Education

PFT/AFT: Politics Before Health Care

Matthew Brouillette
October 7, 2014

The recent decision by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission (SRC) to cancel the school district’s contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)—and require teachers to pay up to 13…

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Education

Taxing Business Won’t Save Students

Elizabeth Stelle
July 25, 2014

Paul Battista told a Congressional subcommittee last year: “We can now pay a higher family-sustaining wage! We have people working for us that are the primary breadwinners of their household.”…

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Government Accountability

Obama Supporter Soured by Obamacare Ordeal

November 19, 2013

Lynn Larrick doesn't fit the usual profile of someone angry with President Obama. She's a staunch Democrat, a retired Philadelphia teacher, and a union member. But when she—like more than…

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Regulation

BREAKING: State Monopoly Brings in Record Revenue

August 6, 2013

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board reported record revenue and “profits,” leading some to claim that privatization just isn’t necessary. Not so fast. First, it should be no surprise that…

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‘Delaware loophole’ targeted by bill

July 7, 2013

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‘Delaware loophole’ in Pennsylvania tax law appears doomed

July 2, 2013

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