CF Blog Roundup

  • December 1, 2009

Here are some recent Commonwealth Foundation mentions in the blogosphere.  The Morning Call’s Capitol Ideas blog noted the Commonwealth Foundation taking issue with the Climate Change Advisory Committee…

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Regulation

Failing to Learn from Past Gambles

  • December 1, 2009

The Patriot New ran in an article on property tax “relief” the day after Thanksgiving, giving homeowners a reason not to be thankful. The governor’s dream to make…

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Government Accountability

Pennsylvania Spent $4 Million in Taxpayer Funded Lobbying

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 30, 2009

The Tribune Review gives a strong exposé on why taxpayers continue to lose – Pennsylvania state and local governments spent $4 million to lobby the federal and state government…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Lawmakers to End Calendar Givewaways

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 27, 2009

ABC 27 reports that both the Pennsylvania House and Senate will not be printing calendars to give away this year (which typically featured a “courtesy of Rep. Name”) sticker.

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Taxes & Economy

Who Pays Pennsylvania’s Personal Income Tax?

  • November 24, 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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Public Union Democracy

Why Public Sector Unionism Is a Bad Deal for Taxpayers

  • November 24, 2009

A recent report by the Cato Institute concluded “High rates of unionization in the public sector have led to very high labor costs in the form of generous collective…

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Regulation

Pennsylvania Pensions and Taxes

  • November 23, 2009

Pennsylvania's statewide pension plans for public school employees, state workers, legislators, judges and other government employees - the Public School Employee Retirement System (PSERS) and the State Employee Retirement System…

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