End Government Liquor

  • June 2, 2020

Let's end the government liquor monopoly! Pennsylvania is one of only two states where the government controls the sale of wine and spirits. The other is Utah.   The government…

Commentary

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Health Care

How Bad are April’s Unemployment Numbers for Pa?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • May 22, 2020

More than 15% of Pennsylvania workers were unemployed—the highest level on record—according to U.S. Department of Labor data released today. More than 1.1 million payroll jobs were lost since February,…

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Health Care

Pennsylvania’s Budget Is Not Crisis Proof

  • Tirzah Duren
  • April 7, 2020

COVID-19 has highlighted some of the cracks in our current budget system. Sticking to these budget basics will help Pennsylvania withstand the current crisis, as well as reform the budget…

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The Taxpayer Protection Act

  • February 24, 2020

Pennsylvania state spending has more than tripled in the last 50 years, far outpacing the economy and families’ ability to pay for it. It's time to stop the spending and…

Commentary

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State Budget

Total Cost of Pennsylvania Government: 2005 and Beyond

  • February 8, 2005

The total cost of state and local government in Pennsylvania is projected to exceed $102 billion in FY 2004-05, and will likely reach more than $115 billion by the 2008-09…

Fact Sheet

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