420 N. Third Street: A New Beachhead for Freedom

  • November 19, 2019

Picture a state legislator—briefcase in hand, flanked by the media and legislative staff—descending the Capitol steps. This setting looks the same in all 50 states. Our legislator didn’t look out…

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420 N. Third Street: A New Beachhead for Freedom

  • November 19, 2019

Picture a state legislator—briefcase in hand, flanked by the media and legislative staff—descending the Capitol steps. This setting looks the same in all 50 states. Our legislator didn’t look out…

Commentary

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Criminal Justice Reform

Pennsylvania’s Blueprint for Better Public Safety

  • June 12, 2012

As Pennsylvania confronts another tight budget, Governor Corbett and legislative leaders must address the skyrocketing costs of prisons. Obviously, there are dangerous people who should be locked up to protect…

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Taxes & Economy

Constitution Day and the Perilous Future

  • September 17, 2010

On September 17, we celebrate the creation of our Constitution, one of the greatest governing documents ever conceived by the hand of man. This is the day we commemorate the…

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Taxes & Economy

“Free” Federal Grants Result in Higher State Taxes

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 10, 2010

Over the last several decades, and increasingly in recent years, state and local government leaders have lobbied for, and received, additional funding from the federal government. Though this money…

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Health Care

Will the Health Care Bill Hold Up?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • March 22, 2010

Ronald Reagan once said, “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.” Last night’s vote on health care reform was heralded by supporter as a “historic vote” which will…

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