Regulation

How much do you work for Government?

Nathan Benefield
July 16, 2008

Americans for Tax Reform has released their 2008 Cost of Government Report today, which happens to be Cost of Government day for the US. Their report is broader than…

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Government Accountability

Pennsylvania’s super-sized legislature

Elizabeth Stelle
July 14, 2008

There’s nothing like a government scandal to get people in the mood . . . for reform. An article by Anne Reeves in the Patriot-News reminds us why the…

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Taxes & Economy

Movin’ Out

Nathan Benefield
June 11, 2008

With all due respect to Billy Joel’s "Allentown," the tune which best describes Pennsylvania today would likely be "Movin' Out." For years, Pennsylvania has seen residents (particularly younger ones) move…

Commentary

Government Accountability

“Easy” Real Change, by Newt Gingrich

Nathan Benefield
April 18, 2008

As promised, here is my review of Newt Gingrich’s latest book, Real Change. This was a frustrating read for me. For starters, Newt’s premise is how we…

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State Budget

CAGW releases Congressional Pig Book

Nathan Benefield
April 2, 2008

Citizens Against Government Waste released their annual Congressional Pig Book, highlighting $17.2 billion in pork projects (11,610 projects). Pennsylvania ranks 31st in pork per capita (though sixth in…

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Health Care

Stateline: Socialized Medicine = Fiscally Conservative

Nathan Benefield
March 17, 2008

Stateline.org has an interesting article on health care funding in the states. The headline reads “On health care, govs are tightening belts.” Here are some examples of “belt-tightening”:…

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Taxes & Economy

A Philly Tax Cutter?

Nathan Benefield
March 10, 2008

City Journal sounding on what Mayor Nutter needs to do to turn the Philadelphia economy around. The results of the city’s hostility toward business are evident. While the…

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Taxes & Economy

Foreigners Create Jobs

Matthew Brouillette
February 27, 2008

With transportation funding from last year's Act 44 looking increasingly unlikely to materialize, Gov. Rendell is wisely continuing to push for a private-sector lease of the Pennsylvania Turnpike as part…

Commentary

How states encourge higher uninsurance rates

Nathan Benefield
January 5, 2008

Wall Street Journal article by Tarren Bragdon questions Why does New York spend more on Medicaid — a health-care program for the poor — than every other state…

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