Somewhat slimmer budget passes Senate Appropriations

• Nathan Benefield
• June 13, 2007

Senate Appropriations Committee sent to the floor an amended budget which includes very few of the Governor’s new programs, cuts some of the corporate welfare from DCED, and promised…

Media

More Tax Money for Movies?

• Nathan Benefield
• June 8, 2007

Do we need to spend more money to get movies made in PA? The Rendell administration is currently proposing giving filmmakers a 25 percent refundable tax credit (i.e. a grant)…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Government made bumper stickers

• Nathan Benefield
• May 24, 2006

The Pennsylvania Office of Tourism (part of the Department of Community and Economic Development) have started voting for a PA Bumper Sticker. Not only is developing an “official state…

Media

State Budget

The Rendell Budget: Would Your Family Spend Money Like This?

• Nathan Benefield
• March 1, 2006

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had a good tax year – that is, in government collection terms. General Fund revenues will exceed expectations this year by a projected $353 million. But…

Commentary

State Budget

How about the people paying the bills???

• January 18, 2006

Well, the Senate released its schedule for the 2006-07 Budget hearings. After Gov. Rendell presents his $24-25 BILLION taxpayer tab in early February to the General Assembly, the Senate has…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Taxpayers to Subsidize Risks of Venture Capitalists

• March 31, 2004

As the Republican-led Pennsylvania General Assembly considers a “compromise” version of Gov. Ed Rendell’s so-called “economic stimulus” package, The Commonwealth Foundation declared it to be another step backward for the…

Commentary

Taxes & Economy

Governor Rendells Plan for a New Pennsylvania

• Matthew Brouillette
• May 8, 2003

Testimony of Matthew J. Brouillette, President, Commonwealth Foundation Thank you Rep. Argall and members of the House Appropriations Committee for the opportunity to speak to you this afternoon on…

Commentary

Taxes & Economy

Economic Development

• February 28, 2003

Across the United States, state and local governments are locked in a constant competition to attract and retain businesses. Public subsidies, in the form of grants, loans, tax incentives, and…

Fact Sheet

Taxes & Economy

Budget Basic: Pennsylvanias Economy Loses When Policymakers Try to Pick Winners

• April 1, 2002

Executive Summary For too long, Pennsylvania has relied too heavily on generously funded but ultimately ineffectual taxpayer-funded government subsidy programs in an attempt to stimulate economic growth. The strategy of…

Fact Sheet