Taxes & Economy

Dan Onorato’s Natural Gas Tax

• Nathan Benefield
• September 2, 2010

Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Onorato held a press conference yesterday announcing he supports a tax on natural gas extraction in Pennsylvania (and that he kinda-sorta opposes other tax…

Media

Taxes & Economy

George Soros vs. Natural Gas

• August 17, 2010

Is anyone surprised that George Soros is against the tapping of shale gas because of “dangerous hydrofracking”? One of America’s real hopes for economic recovery is on the line,…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Natural Gas & Forced Pooling

• July 21, 2010

The soon-to-be unbalanced FY 2010-11 state budget, included language that a severance tax on natural gas would be passed in Pennsylvania by October 1. Many drillers would support a…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Why a Moratorium on Natural Gas Leasing is Unnecessary

• Elizabeth Stelle
• May 4, 2010

Here’s a letter we sent to Rep. Vitali and other government officials regarding a natural gas leasing moratorium. Natural Gas Leasing…

Media

Six Opportunities for Pennsylvania

• Nathan Benefield
• February 3, 2010

Once upon a time, "Keystone State" represented more than just a nickname, as Pennsylvania was central to America's economy. Over the past several decades, however, our importance has diminished. Our…

Commentary