State Budget

Audio: Wolf’s Tax Increase Dwarfs All Other States

• Jonathan Reginella
• June 30, 2015

Compared to the 49 other states, Gov. Wolf’s budget inflicts a tax increase that dwarfs all others–in fact, it’s 8 times larger than the state with the next highest tax…

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Film Tax Credit: Economics vs. Movie Star Sightings

• Nathan Benefield
• February 22, 2011

It’s hard to argue economics against the “I saw Denzel Washington at Starbucks” factor—but debate over the merits of the film tax credit should be decided on the former.

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State Budget

Can Gov. Rendell Pay State Workers?

• Nathan Benefield
• July 16, 2009

KDKA TV has a story about how legislative staffers are being paid during the Pennsylvania budget impasse, with the angle that it is unfair to other state workers (who…

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Regulation

Has Gambling Reduced Property Taxes?

• Nathan Benefield
• June 29, 2009

In a press conference last week, Gov. Rendell patted himself on the back for all the property tax relief he has provided via gambling.  But John Delano of KDKA-TV in…

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Taxes & Economy

Is Rendell Nuts?

• February 7, 2008

Pennsylvania governor confuses taxpayers with leprechauns HARRISBURG, PA — In Gov. Ed Rendell’s FY 2008-09 budget address, he called for higher and new taxes that, if passed by the…

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Taxes & Economy

Are You Nuts Governor?

• Nathan Benefield
• February 7, 2008

Governor Ed Rendell goes ballistic on KDKA reporter Jon Delano, asking “Are you nuts, Jon? Are you nuts?” (watch the incredible Video Clip) Delano’s sanity is in question…

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