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.”…

Commentary

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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Government Accountability

Mailbag: That “Delaware Loophole” Thingamajig

• Nathan Benefield
• June 26, 2013

A few readers responded to my op-ed on corporate tax reform, asking “If you want fairness, why don’t you support ‘ending the Delaware Loophole’?” Unfortunately, many believe that the…

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Regulation

Liquor Monopoly: Turning Citizens into Criminals

• Elizabeth Stelle
• May 28, 2013

Last weekend’s Memorial Day celebration got off to a rocky start for three Pennsylvanians who were issued citations by state police. Their crime? Looking for greater selection and lower…

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