Regulation

Should Taxpayers Subsidize Chocolate Making?

  • September 20, 2012

I testified yesterday before the House Finance Committee about how government-directed “economic development” hampers economic growth. A prime example of this happened Tuesday, where taxpayers forked over more…

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Education

Teacher Strikes

  • August 26, 2011

Good afternoon, my name is Pearre Dean and I am Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Commonwealth Foundation, Pennsylvania’s free-market think tank that crafts free-market policies, convinces Pennsylvanians of…

Testimony

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Taxes & Economy

PA’s Highways Remain Poorly Managed

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 7, 2010

Pennsylvania ranks 38th in the nation in state highway performance and cost-effectiveness, according to Reason’s latest Annual Highway Report. While the Keystone State’s ranking remains unchanged, nationally highway…

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Taxes & Economy

More Reforms Before More Revenue in Transportation

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • June 23, 2010

Good morning and thank you Chairman Rafferty for the invitation to testify before your committee and for your consideration of our policy solutions to help address Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure funding…

Testimony

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Taxes & Economy

Why are PA Roads so Bad?

  • June 16, 2010

Some of my friends and I like to take road trips to and through the states that border PA. One of the jokes we always make is, “You can tell…

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvanians More Unhappy Than Most

  • December 22, 2009

As the winter rolls around there is a lot to be unhappy about especially in the northeast regions of the United States. It is no wonder the a new…

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Taxes & Economy

PA Highway System Ranked 38th in Nation

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • December 18, 2009

Tony Phyrillas highlights Pennsylvania standings in the Reason Foundation’s 18th Annual Highway Report. PA ranks 38 among the most cost-effective state-owned highway systems. The top five include…

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Health Care

Guide to National Health Care Reform Proposals

  • October 20, 2009

President Obama has pushed national health care reform, making it a priority. While there is no official "Obama plan," and several different proposal in Congress, the leading proposals have several…

Fact Sheet

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