Taxes & Economy

Taxes Not Popular in Pennsylvania

• Nathan Benefield
• April 10, 2014

Shocker! (Not really). A new Gallup poll finds that the majority of Pennsylvanians—58 percent—think state taxes are too high. Pennsylvania’s polling falls right in line based on our tax…

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Health Care

“Free” Medicaid Money Equals More Debt

• Elizabeth Stelle, Nathan Benefield
• October 31, 2013

In trying to persuade states to expand Medicaid, Obamacare advocates are using enough scare tactics to fill a haunted house. From threatening to discontinue Gross Receipt taxes to…

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Regulation

After Detroit, how about 401(k)s for public workers?

• Matthew Brouillette
• September 6, 2013

As another Labor Day comes to pass, it's worth reflecting on the legacy of Detroit and its workers. Detroit's bankruptcy is a warning to other cities—and even states—that public…

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Regulation

Repeating Detroit’s Error in Pennsylvania

• Matthew Brouillette
• August 19, 2013

Much has been said about why Detroit lies in critical condition, but one serious wound has been festering for decades: the unsustainable pension and health benefits that were secured for…

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Health Care

Medicaid Abuse Shows Downside of Expansion

• Nathan Benefield
• August 12, 2013

New polling shows 70 percent of Pennsylvania voters think we need to address waste, fraud and abuse in Medicaid before expanding the program.  A perusal of the news explains…

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Dissolution Of Detroit Is A National Teaching Moment

• Matthew Brouillette
• August 2, 2013

Detroit's bankruptcy has sparked soul-searching and hand-wringing among the financial and political classes. But such distress won't be limited to Detroit for long. Cities and states across our great nation…

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Taxes & Economy

We’re 39th! We’re 39th!

• July 16, 2013

CNBC just released its ranking of the top states for business in 2013.  In case you missed the subtle wording in this blog’s title, Pennsylvania languishes near the bottom.

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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

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…

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