State Budget

No Solutions in Rendell’s Budget

• Nathan Benefield
• February 10, 2010

The Keystone State for years has been afflicted by government inefficiency and overspending.  Since Gov. Rendell took office in 2003, Pennsylvania’s burden of state and local taxes has increased from…

Commentary

State Budget

Rendell Budget Treats Symptoms, Ignores Disease

• February 9, 2010

HARRISBURG, PA (02.09.10) – Commonwealth Foundation president and CEO Matthew J. Brouillette released the following statement in response…

Press Release

State Budget

It’s Time for a Taxpayer’s Budget

• February 8, 2010

Harrisburg, PA (02.08.10) – The Commonwealth Foundation today called upon Governor Ed Rendell to propose a taxpayer’s budget, a fiscal blueprint adhering to three principles of responsible spending for Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania…

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Education

Penn State Whitewashes Climategate Investigation

• February 3, 2010

HARRISBURG, PA – The Commonwealth Foundation today released the following statement in response to Penn State’s internal investigation of alleged scientific misconduct by Michael Mann, a prominent global warming…

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Six Opportunities for Pennsylvania

• Nathan Benefield
• February 3, 2010

Once upon a time, "Keystone State" represented more than just a nickname, as Pennsylvania was central to America's economy. Over the past several decades, however, our importance has diminished. Our…

Commentary

State Budget

Pennsylvania Deficit Watch: February 2010

• February 2, 2010

Following January’s estimate, Pennsylvania General Fund revenues are $374 million below estimate for the 2009-10 fiscal year, according to the Department of Revenue. Tax collections have been below estimate…

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Government Accountability

CF Blog Roundup

• Nathan Benefield
• February 1, 2010

Here are some recent Commonwealth Foundation mentions from various blogs: Bill Lawrence cites our alternatives to tolling I-80. GrassrootsPA gives us linkage on commentaries on Term Limits…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Five Alternatives to Tolling I-80

• Nathan Benefield
• January 26, 2010

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) continues its push for federal approval to toll Interstate-80, claiming that without it bridges will collapse, highways will crumble, and dogs and cats will start…

Commentary

Government Accountability

CF Challenges Gov. Rendell to Explain What’s In the Bill

• January 21, 2010

Harrisburg, PA – Yesterday, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell told Fox News that voters oppose the current health care reform proposal because “the administration and its supporters, myself included, haven’t…

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