Regulation

Pennsylvania’s Economy Will Grow When Harrisburg Gets Out of the Way

  • Megan Martin
  • February 19, 2026

Originally published by The Mercury. Gov. Josh Shapiro often brags about “moving at the speed of business.” But his efforts to draw private investment to Pennsylvania rely heavily on corporate…

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Education

The U.S. Department of Education against education

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • November 20, 2024

Originally published at The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette More than half of students take at least one course online, and many take more. Because of overregulation from the U.S. Department of…

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Regulation

PA Regs Shut Doors to Economic Opportunity

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • October 12, 2023

Originally published in Delaware Valley Journal Gov. Josh Shapiro recognizes how government regulations come between Pennsylvanians and job opportunities. In his first week, Shapiro acted on his campaign promise…

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Energy

Too much regulation raises energy prices too high

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • February 7, 2023

Originally published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On average, electric bills for Pennsylvanians are up 73 percent since 2020. The increases range from 55% in east (for PECO customers) to…

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Education

Gov. Wolf Acts Unilaterally to Stifle Charter Schools

  • March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022, Harrisburg, Pa. — On Monday, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) approved Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed regulations for Pennsylvania charter schools. The governor pushed the new…

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Taxes & Economy

Ethanol: Another dose of snake oil?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 14, 2008

Another article, from the Star-Tribune, on the hype of ethanol, which summarizes the issue pretty well: 1)Ethanol results in more carbon emissions – “By clearing forests and grasslands…

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