Regulation

HB 80 Will Increase Energy Costs

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 2, 2009

Clean energy proponents are attempting to reignite the fire under HB 80, which would increase the amount of electricity utilities the state must produce from alternative energy sources. In a…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania August Revenues Come in a Bit Short

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue released the preliminary collections report for August – the state collected just over $1.6 billion, $19 million (or 1%) below estimate. The consensus…

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Taxes & Economy

Rendell’s Mixed Energy Agenda

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 1, 2009

Governor Rendell frequently talks about the need to combat rising energy costs. Yet he continues to support policies that will increase Pennsylvanians’ electric bills and endanger thousands of jobs in…

Commentary

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Education

PA’s Prepaid Tuition Program Under Fire

  • September 1, 2009

State Treasurer Robert McCord announced yesterday he is delaying increased premiums on Pennsylvania’s Guaranteed Savings Plan, which allows parents to purchase college tuition credits at current prices and…

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Taxes & Economy

Rendell Retreats from Natural Gas Tax

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 1, 2009

Yesterday, Governor Rendell took another of his proposed taxes off the negotiating table. His announcement perfectly demonstrates the points made in my new commentary on…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania State Debt

  • August 31, 2009

In addition to the state operating budget, Pennsylvania lawmakers each year pass a capital budget, outlining how much the state can borrow, and detailing projects which may be funded through…

Fact Sheet

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State Budget

Call to Action: Budget Must Keep PA Competitive

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 31, 2009

The Pennsylvania Prosperity Project has a new action alert on the Pennsylvania budget, with a form to contact your legislators and ask lawmakers to “focus on making Pennsylvania competitive…

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