Public Union Democracy

Project Labor Agreements

  • December 9, 2009

Testimony from the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives to the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy CommitteeDecember 09, 2009 We would like to thank the members of the House Republican…

Testimony

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Regulation

Legislators Wambling with PA Table Games

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 9, 2009

After reportedly taking “WAMs” out of the state budget, it appears Pennsylvania lawmakers are may create a new pot of funds for WAMs in the table games bill – i.e.

Media

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Regulation

Outward Bound – Taxes Driving People Out Of Pennsylvania

  • December 8, 2009

Between 2000 and 2008, Pennsylvania suffered the depletion of one of its most valuable resources - people. During this period, the state lost 56,000 net residents, according to U.S. Census…

Commentary

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Taxes & Economy

Who Pays Pennsylvania’s Personal Income Tax? Part II

  • December 7, 2009

Pennsylvania has a flat rate Personal Income Tax (PIT) of 3.07%, which is a fair and simple distribution of taxation.  Yet some people are imprudently calling for a state-wide graduated…

Media

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania’s Taxes Driving Residents Out

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 3, 2009

The Tax Foundation has a new Fiscal Fact on Pennsylvania’s tax system and its impact on inter-state migration. After profiling Pennsylvania’s tax climate (hint: it is…

Media

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Government Accountability

Spending Transparency & Accountability

  • December 3, 2009

There is a national movement to make government spending and finances accessible to taxpayers.  Pennsylvania lags behind, but state lawmakers are moving toward greater transparency.

Fact Sheet

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania Ranks Middle-of-the-Pack in Small Business Climate

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 2, 2009

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council released their Small Business Survival Index 2009 on Tuesday.  Pennsylvania ranks 27th on the Index (1 being the best state for small businesses). …

Media

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