Energy

Testimony of Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer Commonwealth Foundation Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Energy in Pennsylvania

• August 14, 2026

Chairman Argall and members of the committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit these remarks on increasing energy production in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation promotes market-driven solutions that will…

Testimony

Taxes & Economy

Stopping the Pennsylvania Exodus [PODCAST]

• Andrew Lewis
• April 15, 2026

Pennsylvania isn’t just competing with neighboring states—it’s competing with the fastest-growing economies in the country. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis examines how tax policy and government…

Blog

Taxes & Economy

Federal Tax Reform Helps Middle-Class Families

• Charles Mitchell
• December 18, 2017

Hardworking families in Pennsylvania are burdened by an onerous federal tax structure that hinders rather than promotes economic growth and prosperity. That’s why Congress is working to overhaul the broken…

Commentary

Taxes & Economy

Philly Should Reject Mayor’s Tax-a-Cola Plan

• Matthew Brouillette
• May 10, 2016

Mayor Kenney’s soda tax would nearly double the average cost of a 12-pack of soda – hitting hardest those who least can afford it, not to mention small retailers, bottlers,…

Commentary

Blog Roundup

• November 30, 2010

Check out these noteworthy posts that showed up in the blogosphere this week: The National Taxpayers Union highlights the money that can be saved from privatizing Pennsylvania’s liquor stores.

Media

State Budget

Spending Cuts for the Next U.S. Congress

• Elizabeth Stelle
• October 29, 2010

Government debt and wasteful spending is a constant subject on PolicyBlog and is playing a large part in this year’s elections. But one thing that isn’t so common is two…

Media

Taxes & Economy

NTU Congressional Ratings for Pennsylvania

• Nathan Benefield
• February 26, 2010

The National Taxpayers Union released their annual Congressional report card (for votes in 2009). Here are the votes they rated. NTU’s rating is based on “every roll call…

Media

Health Care

My Message to Congress on Health Care Reform

• Nathan Benefield
• October 9, 2009

I just uploaded my video message to Congress on health care reform.  This is part of a project of the National Taxpayers Union, who is preparing DVDs…

Media

State Budget

The Best And Worst Ways To Eliminate A Budget Deficit

• Matthew Brouillette
• October 5, 2009

John Nothdurft of The Heartland Institute wrote this last February…  Anybody listening in Harrisburg? Legislatures in at least 39 states will have to take steps by the end of…

Media