Public Union Democracy

Rendell’s War on (Some) Special Interests

• Matthew Brouillette
• March 8, 2010

Gov. Rendell, of course, didn't declare war on all special interests - only those who oppose his tax-borrow-and-spend agenda.  For example, while he lambasts the natural gas industry for opposing…

Commentary

Pennsylvania’s EITC Highlighted in School Choice Yearbook

• March 8, 2010

PA was among those states in which educational opportunity was jeopardized, according to Alliance for School Choice’s yearbook for 2009-10. The report indicates that 2009 brought setbacks, particularly…

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Regulation

Gov. Rendell Calls for Changing Pension Benefits for New Hires

• Nathan Benefield
• March 7, 2010

In an interview with the Allentown Morning Call, Gov. Rendell calls for changing the pension benefits for new state and school district employees, citing the enormous costs of…

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PA’s Property Tax Referendum Not Limiting Property Taxes

• Nathan Benefield
• March 5, 2010

At a PA Senate hearing this week, Sen. Lisa Boscola grilled the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education on Act 1 – which provided for voter referendum on school property tax…

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Taxes & Economy

A Low-Carbon Fuel Standard is Bad Policy

• Elizabeth Stelle
• March 3, 2010

Days before Pennsylvanians rang in the New Year, Gov. Rendell signed an agreement that paves the way for one of the most radical (and expensive) changes in Pennsylvania’s energy history.

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Public Union Democracy

Teacher Unions Bankrupting the State

• Nathan Benefield
• March 3, 2010

The pension crisis has been looming large throughout the state, yet pension reform proposals in Pennsylvania have been met with protests by school employees unions. The Pottstown…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Deficit Watch: March 2010

• March 2, 2010

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue reports that through the end of February, state General Fund revenues are $477 million below estimate for the 2009-10 fiscal year.

Fact Sheet

Taxes & Economy

New Jersey Has Lessons for PA?

• March 2, 2010

Yes, New Jersey does have lessons for Pennsylvania. Governor Chris Christie proposed a plan to reduce some unemployment benefits. Employers were about to see an increase in their unemployment…

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Taxes & Economy

Transportation Industry Misleads on I-80 Tolling

• Nathan Benefield
• March 1, 2010

A couple of recent editorials in favor of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s plan to toll I-80 – both by transportation industry insiders – gives some misleading info. Peter Javsicas of…

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