Regulation

Of Mice And G-Men

  • December 28, 2009

An inspection by the Pennsylvania Agriculture Department found rodent droppings “just about everywhere” in the cafeteria at the Pennsylvania state capitol. The cafeteria, reportedly, also has a severe rodent…

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Government Accountability

CF Blog Roundup

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 23, 2009

Here are some recent mention of Commonwealth Foundation in state and national blogs.   Michelle Malkin uses our research in a post about “slacker mandates” Pennsylvania Guardian links to…

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Taxes & Economy

Climate Change Action Plan Fails to Balance Evidence

  • December 23, 2009

HARRISBURG, PA – The Commonwealth Foundation today expressed dissatisfaction with the process and conclusion of the Climate Change Advisory Committee’s (CCAC) action plan for Pennsylvania. The plan deviates from key…

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvanians More Unhappy Than Most

  • December 22, 2009

As the winter rolls around there is a lot to be unhappy about especially in the northeast regions of the United States. It is no wonder the a new…

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Education

Following Our Bad Example: The Tuition Tax Idea Spreads

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • December 21, 2009

The consideration of a tuition tax is appealing to populations beyond Pennsylvania as cities look to prop up budgets.  Leave it to California to be the first to jump on…

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Regulation

PA Stores to Get Wine Vending Machines that Check ID

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 21, 2009

The Patriot News has a story that about 100 Pennsylvania stores will get wine kiosks, and the machines will check drivers licenses, give a breathalyzer, and accept payments. The…

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Regulation

PA Lawmakers Need Table Games to Fund Pork Projects

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 21, 2009

Mario Cattabiani writes in the the Philadelphia Inquirer about all the pet projects funded in the table games bill. He writes: It parcels out the local share in…

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