CF in the Blogs

• April 29, 2010

Here is what bloggers are giving CF some linkage for this week: Think Progress and the Wonk Room cross-posted information about the gun shooting event, LiveFreePA,…

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Pa. fund-raiser locked and loaded for fun

• April 28, 2010

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Taxes & Economy

Natural Gas Taxes Across the States

• April 28, 2010

Gov. Rendell and other advocates for a natural gas severance tax make the claim that Pennsylvania is the only major gas producing state not to impose this tax and therefore…

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Taxes & Economy

Will Work Sharing Bill Save Jobs?

• April 27, 2010

On Monday, the Pennsylvania House unanimously passed HB 2160, the “work-share” bill. The legislation is designed to encourage employers to reduce employees hours instead of laying off workers.

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Taxes & Economy

PA Needs Infinity Dollars to Repair Roads

• Nathan Benefield
• April 27, 2010

The Tribune Review has a story that transportation advocates are now claiming that Pennsylvania needs $3 billion in additional revenue per year just to keep roads and bridges up…

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Regulation

Rendell’s “Press Release Economics”

• April 27, 2010

Press-release economics has long been part of a political charade in which lawmakers use other people's money to fund their political gain. In Pennsylvania, agencies such as the Department of…

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Regulation

Environmental Victories or Taxpayer Liabilities?

• April 26, 2010

The left leaning group, PennFuture, recently celebrated a number “Environmental Victories,” though Pennsylvania taxpayers have little to celebrate from the new mandates and regulations. Here are some of the things…

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Taxes & Economy

Climate Debate Fact Check

• April 22, 2010

During a climate change policy debate between CF’s Matt Brouillette and PennFuture’s Jan Jarrett, Jarrett gave the audience some misleading statements which I think should be addressed. First, Jarrett…

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Regulation

Economic Development Funding – A Legacy of Waste

• April 22, 2010

Earlier this month the State House passed a bill establishing the Industry Partnerships Program. Yet another Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) program will be instituted, and as…

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