Regulation

Social Impacts of Liquor Privatization

• Nathan Benefield
• April 30, 2013

Submitted Testimony of the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives to the Senate Law & Justice Committee, April 30, 2013 The Commonwealth Foundation would like to thank…

Testimony

Regulation

Liquor Privatization: Good for Business (Except in Jersey)

• Nathan Benefield
• April 2, 2013

Ending Pennsylvania’s government liquor monopoly has some folks worried…like liquor store owners in New Jersey. Writes Jason Laday of the South Jersey Times: At any given time, on…

Media

Liquor Privatization: Just the Facts

• February 9, 2013

In a recent Delaware County Times webcast on Pennsylvania liquor store privatization, on which I was a panelist, there was a great deal of information thrown into the mix which may have…

Commentary

Public Union Democracy

Protecting Seniors and Taxpayers from the Lottery Cliff

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 3, 2013

From the greatest generation to the latest generation, our senior citizens have sacrificed to make Pennsylvania safe and prosperous. Our seniors deserve world-class care and assurance that their growing needs…

Memo

Public Union Democracy

Government Unions Tighten Squeeze

• Nathan Benefield
• December 17, 2012

Following the passage of Right to Work in Michigan, pundits are wondering about the prospects of similar reform here in Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Inquirer correctly notes Right…

Media

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, unlikely to pass right-to-work laws

• December 13, 2012

Media Hit

Public Union Democracy

More Wolverine Lessons

• Nathan Benefield
• December 10, 2012

Friday, Charles commented on Michigan nearing passage of Right to Work, in line to become the 24th state where workers aren’t forced to pay fees to a union…

Media

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…

Media

Regulation

Growing Pennsylvania’s Economy

• September 19, 2012

Testimony of Katrina M. Currie to Pennsylvania House Finance Committee, September 19, 2012 Good afternoon, my name is Katrina Currie; I am a policy analyst for the Commonwealth Foundation, Pennsylvania’s…

Testimony