Regulation

PA Gives Shyamalan $35 Million Tax Break

  • March 30, 2010

Despite the reduction in the Film Tax Credit (which does little to generate economic growth) M. Night Shyamalan’s latest production, The Last Airbender received over $35 million (over multiple…

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Regulation

Tax credits and stupid Hollywood movies

  • Nathan Benefield
  • June 17, 2008

M. Knight Shyamalan came to Harrisburg yesterday to promote the state’s film tax credit. He basically said, “more money for me is good for you.” The Tax Foundation…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Families Need Government to Prioritize Spending

  • June 25, 2007

All families must learn to live within a budget. They understand that they can’t spend more than what they earn—at least not for very long. Frequently this means saying “No”…

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Taxes & Economy

Ideas to Improve Pennsylvania’s Fiscal and Economic Health

  • June 14, 2007

:: Fat Facts of the Week :: Taxpayer-funded handouts to major corporations are just one reason why state government spending is so obese. Consider just four examples of corporate welfare:…

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