Regulation

Fact of the Day: Underage and Binge Drinking

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 20, 2011

As noted yesterday, Pennsylvania ranks middle of the pack or worse in terms of alcohol-related deaths and traffic accidents, despite…

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Regulation

Fact of the Day: Liquor Safety and Government Control

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 19, 2011

Much of the discussion about ending government-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania is about safety—particularly alcohol related deaths and traffic accidents. But despite being among the states with the…

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Education

Two New Studies Show Benefits of School Choice

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 19, 2011

As the debate on school choice continues in Pennsylvania, a couple recent studies highlight the benefits of school voucher programs in the U.S. and internationally. The first study looks at…

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Regulation

Fact of the Day: Liquor Store Density

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 18, 2011

Rep. Mike Turzai’s proposal (HB 11) to allow private retailers to sell wine and spirits would approximately double the number of liquor stores (not including wine kiosks and wineries)…

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Education

Penn State’s Smallest Tuition Hike in Years

  • Charles Mitchell
  • July 18, 2011

The conventional wisdom ever since March 8, when Gov. Tom Corbett made his budget address, has been very simple:  The sky is falling!  How, exactly?  In the form of crippling…

Media

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Taxes & Economy

Presentation on Marcellus Shale

  • July 14, 2011

Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at an event organized by Pennsylvania Chautauqua on the Marcellus Shale’s development and impact on the Keystone State. Below is a copy of my presentation.

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Regulation

Brief Summary of Liquor Freedom Bill

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 13, 2011

Today, Rep. Mike Turzai, along with a number of House Republicans, unveiled legislation to end the government monopoly on wine and liquor sales, and provide adult consumers liberty to…

Media

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Regulation

Commonwealth Foundation Toasts Turzai Liquor Freedom Bill

  • July 13, 2011

HARRISBURG, PA (07.13.11)-Commonwealth Foundation toasted House Majority Leader Mike Turzai today for unveiling House Bill 11, a law that would privatize the wholesale and retail sales operations of the Pennsylvania…

Press Release

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Government Accountability

Government Transparency in Pennsylvania Becomes a Reality

  • Priya Brannick
  • July 13, 2011

The last few months saw immense partisan animosity and demeaning comments during numerous spats under the Capitol Dome.  But amid the fiscal fist fights over school choice, a natural gas…

Commentary

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