We’re #1! And #4? In Lobbying, that is.

• Nathan Benefield
• October 23, 2007

Finally, Pennsylvania ranks first in something – unfortunately, it is a dubious honor. The ranking is “most money spent on federal lobbying” by state and local governments. The great…

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FWHA to PennDOT: I-80 not “done deal”

• Nathan Benefield
• October 19, 2007

A letter from the Federal Highway Administration to PennDOT Secretary Biehler makes clear that tolling for I-80 is not a “done deal” as PA Turnpike chief Brimmeier has allegedly…

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Taxes & Economy

I-80 lease signed BEFORE details were finalized?

• October 19, 2007

HARRISBURG, PA — Today, more troubling information was revealed in the ongoing dispute over whether or not the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)…

Press Release

The Benefits of Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation

• Matthew Brouillette
• October 18, 2007

Prepared Testimony of Matthew J. Brouillette for the House Republican Policy Committee Hearing on October 18, 2007 Thank you Rep. Turzai, Rep. Geist, and members of the House Republican Policy…

Testimony

Taxes & Economy

I-80 Lease Signed After Deadline

• October 18, 2007

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s statements support Commonwealth Foundation’s assertions HARRISBURG, PA — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation reasserted its claim that a lease agreement between the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC)…

Press Release

When was I-80 lease signed?

• Nathan Benefield
• October 18, 2007

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is claiming they complied with Act 44 deadlines, and impugns our news release on the issue. In an October 17 news release, the PTC stated,…

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Taxes & Economy

I-80 Lease Non-Compliant with the Law

• October 17, 2007

Governor should declare agreement “null and void,” says Commonwealth Foundation. HARRISBURG, PA — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation called on Gov. Ed Rendell and the General Assembly to declare the…

Press Release

I-80 lease agreement ready

• Nathan Benefield
• October 16, 2007

Morning Call reports that the contract between PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission for tolling and leasing I-80 is ready to be signed. Though it is unclear if any such…

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I-80 Lease Agreement

• Nathan Benefield
• October 15, 2007

Toll Roads News on the “Rube Goldberg” contraption that is the I-80 lease agreement between PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission, expected to be signed today.

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