State Budget

Stop the Borrowing: $110B is Enough!

June 26, 2008

HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth Foundation sounded an alarm today that both Governor Rendell and state lawmakers are poised to take citizens deeper into debt. “Putting the people of…

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Taxes & Economy

Right to Bear Arms Still Exists

Nathan Benefield
June 26, 2008

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals have the right to own guns. Click here for the Patriot News story. Some early commentary from Reason Foundation, Amanda Carpenter,…

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Education

Academic progress? Think again

Elizabeth Stelle
June 25, 2008

A new study by the Center for Education Policy claims significant improvement in student achievement across the country. The Cato Institute discounts the study…

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Regulation

State to save us from danger of unauthorized massages

Nathan Benefield
June 25, 2008

The PA House voted 193-5 to create a new board to license massage therapists (HT GrassrootsPA). The board will collect licensing fees fees, certify educational requirements, test would-be…

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Regulation

House Republicans Highlight Debt, Rendell Spending

Nathan Benefield
June 24, 2008

AP article on House Republicans (at least some of them) noting the enormous burden of debt on Pennsylvania taxpayers before voting on more borrowing for corporate welfare.

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Regulation

The State’s Rosy Scenarios

Richard Dreyfuss
June 24, 2008

We live in uncertain times. This maxim is often heard in the corridors of the state Capitol where Excel spreadsheets support the marketing of new initiatives based on long-term financial…

Commentary

TurnpikeFacts.com Exposes Turnpike Commissions Fiction

June 23, 2008

Commonwealth Foundation educational campaign explores the costs, benefits, and potential pitfalls of a Turnpike lease HARRISBURG, PA — In anticipation of the upcoming debate in Harrisburg about the merits…

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Taxes & Economy

Electricity Deregulation in Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Stelle
June 23, 2008

In 2010, PPL rate caps will expire, which is expected to result in a sudden rise in the price of electricity. Ending government regulation signals an end to artificial…

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Government Accountability

Smoking Ban shows need for part-time legislature

Nathan Benefield
June 23, 2008

Nathan Shrader makes the case that the smoking ban – along with other nonsensical legislation – shows why Pennsylvania should move to a part-time, citizen legislature.

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