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…

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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…

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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). …

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Public Union Democracy

Update: Harley’s Union “Compromises”

  • December 2, 2009

Harley’s heavily unionized employees came to a “compromise” through a new contract that will likely keep the company in Pennsylvania. Union leaders said, although they are not satisfied with this…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania’s Growing Revenue Shortfall

  • Nathan Benefield
  • December 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue released November revenue collections yesterday. Once again, the actual General Fund collections were somewhat below projections; $56 million (or 3%) for the month. The…

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