Education

Charter School Students Outperform Peers

Elizabeth Stelle
October 5, 2009

The results of a recent study by a Stanford economist strengthens the case for charter schools by debunking the myth that charter school student outperform traditional students because…

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Taxes & Economy

Two New State Business Climate Rankings

Nathan Benefield
September 25, 2009

The Tax Foundation released their updated State Business Tax Climate Index for FY 2010. In the latest rendition, Pennsylvania ranks 27th overall. Broken down by category the Keystone State…

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Regulation

Smoking Ban Puts Damper on PA Taverns

September 15, 2009

A recent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette highlights the burden the statewide smoking ban has on Pennsylvania bars and taverns. According to the Pennsylvania Tavern Association, there were…

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State Budget

Cash for Clunkers Crash and Burns

Elizabeth Stelle
August 21, 2009

The New York Times reports that car dealers in New York have pulled out of the government’s cost-shifting program to aid automakers in Detroit under the banner…

Media

Blogging About CF

Nathan Benefield
July 30, 2009

Here are some recent coverage of the Commonwealth Foundation from blogs: Gunservatively looks at the five-year record of legalized gambling in Pennsylvania. PA Family Institute links to the…

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Taxes & Economy

Why Pennsylvania Should Not Build High-Speed Rail

July 23, 2009

Last week, Gov. Rendell submitted an application to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a share of the $8 billion of stimulus money Congress allocated for high-speed rail. This raises…

Commentary

Government Accountability

Government Ethics: Alaska vs. Pennsylvania

Nathan Benefield
July 22, 2009

Amanda Carpenter writes about a report that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin may be cited (though no penalties would be attached) for ethics violations for … wait for it ……

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Taxes & Economy

Climate Change Alarmists Seek to Educate NEPA Taxpayers

July 8, 2009

The Mertz-Gilmore Foundation, a self-described “sustainable environment” grant making institution based out of New York City, recently announced its plan to give a $50,000 grant to PennFuture, to “support…

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Regulation

Budget Facts 2009: Cigarette Taxes

July 3, 2009

Pennsylvania faces a $3 billion tax revenue shortfall in the state’s General Fund Budget. Competing proposals from Gov. Ed Rendell and the Republican-led Senate differ on raising taxes and reducing/reprioritizing…

Fact Sheet