State court rejects lawsuit over ‘perks’ for legislators

• Nathan Benefield
• November 14, 2006

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Harrisburg activist Gene Stilp, who filed the Commonwealth Court suit in February, based his claim on a section of the constitution providing for legislators to…

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Government Accountability

The Elections Big Winner: Reform

• Nathan Benefield
• November 13, 2006

Did voters reject Republicans and embrace Democrats in the 2006 elections? Of course; the gains in seats held by Democrats (both nationally and statewide) suggest they did. But the reasons…

Commentary

Harrisburg GOP must elect new leaders, return to path

• Nathan Benefield
• November 10, 2006

Lowman Henry in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Taxes & Economy

For Sale: Harrisburg Senators (No, Not Those Senators)

• November 8, 2006

In Pennsylvania and across the United States, taxpayers don’t need to look very hard to find examples of wasteful, unconstitutional, or just plain wrongheaded government spending decisions. One of the…

Commentary

Taxes & Economy

Governor Rendell, Fiscal Conservative

• November 3, 2006

Commonwealth Foundation applauds veto of HB 1813 Harrisburg, PA — The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives applauded Governor Rendell’s decision to veto HB 1813, despite overwhelming support for…

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Taxes & Economy

Where the Incumbents and Challengers Stand

• October 24, 2006

Harrisburg, PA — In two weeks, Pennsylvanians will head to polling booths all across the Commonwealth to cast votes for state House and Senate candidates, as well as for Governor.

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Government Accountability

House limits access to roll calls during session

• Nathan Benefield
• October 20, 2006

UPDATED: According to Capitolwire.com, access to roll call votes have been restored and The Speaker also wrote the House is exploring ways “to provide the public with real time access…

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Health Care

Fighting Universal Health Care

• Nathan Benefield
• October 18, 2006

Coverage of yesterday’s press conference on the concerns about “Cover All Kids” – the Governor’s proposed universal health care coverage for children in the Morning Call. Also from…

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Taxes & Economy

EDITORIAL | Begging the question

• October 14, 2006

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review editorializes on the need to pursue REAL solutions to the transportation crisis. Unfortunately, “The Transportation Funding and Reform Commission should be named “The Beggar’s Opera” with…

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