Tort Reform Key to Reducing Health Care Costs

  • October 28, 2009

As Washington continues debating how to curb health care costs, one area largely ignored is medical malpractice reform. Ample evidence from states indicates tort reform is central to overhauling the…

Commentary

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Education

Privatizing State Universities

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • October 23, 2009

In wake of a state budget crisis and a temporary infusion of stimulus funds, Colorado State University is considering a partial privatization of the public university. By 2011, it will…

Media

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Health Care

Government Health Care Still Kills

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 23, 2009

A couple of PA state legislators have recently cited a recent Harvard study to make the claim that thousands “are dying because of a lack of insurance”…

Media

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State Budget

Yes, We Really Do Mistrust Lawmakers

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 22, 2009

Gerald Prante of the Tax Foundation raises a philosophical question about state spending limits. Namely he wonders, if we don’t trust how legislators spend money now – a…

Media

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Education

Despite Recession, Pennsylvania College Costs Increase

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • October 22, 2009

On Tuesday, the College Board released their annual report on tuition and financial aid. Despite a national recession, college tuition is still rising at an alarming pace. On average,…

Media

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State Budget

PA Business Survey: Bad Budget Deal

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 21, 2009

The Lincoln Institute released its Fall Business Climate Survey for Pennsylvania (mostly surveying small business owners). Click here for results and here for a summary of findings. Not…

Media

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