Taxes & Economy

A Brilliant Idea to Balance Cities’ Budget

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 8, 2009

The city of Harrisburg is hiring a consultant to give some tips to balance its budget, ABC 27 reports. Lancaster, PA hired the same firm a few years ago…

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Regulation

Newspapers Endorse Pennsylvania Liquor Store Privatization

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 6, 2009

Following our report showing that moving from state-run liquor stores to licensure has little impact on alcohol consumption, underage drinking, and DUI rates, Pennsylvania papers are again joining the…

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Government Accountability

Size Isn’t Everything

  • November 1, 2009

Sen. Dave Argall has introduced another attempt to reduce the size of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. Pennsylvania is ranked 2nd in the nation for largest state legislator size (totaling…

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Regulation

Government-Run Liquor Stores: The Social Impact of Privatization

  • October 29, 2009

Evidence from 48 states over time shows no link between market controls and these social goals.  Divestiture of Pennsylvania's state liquor stores would represent a financial windfall to the state,…

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Tort Reform Key to Reducing Health Care Costs

  • October 28, 2009

As Washington continues debating how to curb health care costs, one area  largely ignored is medical malpractice reform.  Ample evidence from states indicates tort reform is central to overhauling the…

Commentary

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Raided by FBI?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 28, 2009

Toll Roads News is reporting that the FBI has raided the PA Turnpike Commission, seizing computers and records (HT Capitol Ideas) We’re informed the FBI “raid” comprised three…

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Regulation

Betting on Table Games to Balance the Budget

  • October 21, 2009

Harrisburg lawmakers are waiting on passing funding for “non-preferred” appropriations (e.g. state-related universities like Penn State and Pitt) until legislation to legalize, tax, and set license fees for table games…

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