Taxes & Economy

Traditional Energy Fuels Pennsylvania’s Economy

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 31, 2010

Pennsylvania has always been a leading provider of America's energy. From timber and coal to the nation's first commercial oil well, and now the Marcellus Shale boom, traditional energy is…

Commentary

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Education

Gov. Rendell’s Gamesmanship

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 27, 2010

While table games have been in Pennsylvania casinos for more than a month, I don't know if Gov. Rendell has tried his luck. But it would be a safe wager…

Commentary

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Regulation

Philadelphia’s Blogger Tax

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 23, 2010

In case you missed it, the city of Philadelphia is demanding local bloggers pay a $300 business privilege license, as reported by the Philadelphia City Paper, despite not making…

Media

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Education

Who Got PSEA Money?

  • August 18, 2010

The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) remains one of the most powerful special interest groups in Harrisburg, whether it be fighting school choice and merit pay for teachers,…

Media

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Public Union Democracy

Time to Exit Rendell’s Road to Higher Taxes

  • August 17, 2010

Governor Rendell has proposed a series of tax increases to fill a $415 million transportation funding deficit created when the federal government rejected his plan to toll I-80 for a…

Commentary

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Join Us on October 23, and Bring a Crowd

  • Charles Mitchell
  • August 13, 2010

As promised, CF has rescheduled our LiveFreePA event for Saturday, October 23, from noon to 4 p.m. We’ll be celebrating our freedoms—which are, sadly, under attack in Harrisburg and…

Media

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Education

A School Choice Governor?

  • August 10, 2010

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett recently made headlines by announcing his support for full-fledged school choice in Pennsylvania. Democrat Dan Onorato has also expressed support for school choice, particularly the…

Commentary

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Regulation

SEPTA’s Extravagant Spending

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 6, 2010

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony from SEPTA officials defending their lavish spending habits during a state transportation funding crisis. Senator Rafferty expressed concern, saying:…

Media

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Taxes & Economy

More Sparks Fly in PennFuture Scandal

  • August 3, 2010

It’s been amusing to watch the defenders of PennFuture “fire” their pop-guns on the editorial pages of the Patriot-News since our report about their hypocritical and…

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