Government Accountability

Turnpike Commission Lobbying Expenses

• Nathan Benefield
• June 26, 2008

Here are the Turnpike Commission’s 2007-08 lobbyist expense reports with the PA Dept. of StateThat comes to $519,000 over 15 months (just at the state level). Jan…

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State Budget

Stop the Borrowing: $110B is Enough!

• June 26, 2008

HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth Foundation sounded an alarm today that both Governor Rendell and state lawmakers are poised to take citizens deeper into debt. “Putting the people of…

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The Turnpike Commission’s misinformation campaign

• Nathan Benefield
• June 25, 2008

Here is a collection of news stories and posts on the Turnpike Commission’s toll-funded lobbying, marketing, and misinformation campaign to protect and expand their fiefdom. TV Ad Campaign…

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Regulation

The State’s Rosy Scenarios

• Richard Dreyfuss
• June 24, 2008

We live in uncertain times. This maxim is often heard in the corridors of the state Capitol where Excel spreadsheets support the marketing of new initiatives based on long-term financial…

Commentary

The Turnpike Commission’s Family Tree

• Nathan Benefield
• June 23, 2008

Here is our newest video – PikeTV episode 1 Click here for more on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at TurnpikeFacts.com…

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TurnpikeFacts.com Exposes Turnpike Commissions Fiction

• June 23, 2008

Commonwealth Foundation educational campaign explores the costs, benefits, and potential pitfalls of a Turnpike lease  HARRISBURG, PA — In anticipation of the upcoming debate in Harrisburg about the merits…

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Will Markosek ask for return of taxpayer’s money?

• Nathan Benefield
• June 19, 2008

Blog readers may recall a study commissioned by House Democrats, championed by Transportation Committee Chair Joe Markosek, paid for with $75,000 of taxpayer funds. The study supposedly said Act…

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Is the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission a secret cult?

• Nathan Benefield
• June 12, 2008

Peter Samuel of Toll Roads News seems to think so, as he struggles in his quest to get information about the Commission, and why Governor Rendell tolerates people he…

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Q&A on the Turnpike | CFTV on YouTube

• June 12, 2008

If you were unable to join us for Policies & Principles Luncheon on Tuesday, June 10th with Roy Kienitz of the Governor’s Office discussing a lease of the Pennsylvania Turnpike,…

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