Taxes & Economy

Taking Wind out of the Subsidy Sail

• Gordon Tomb
• April 4, 2013

For years, you’ve heard conservatives say the wind power industry would be better off without government subsidies. But now even wind industry advocate and Tang Energy CEO Patrick Jenevin…

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvanians Bleeding Green with Energy Mandates

• Nathan Benefield
• February 22, 2013

Pennsylvania’s alternative energy mandates will result in higher energy costs, leading to lower incomes and less investment, and costing the state thousands of jobs, according to a new study…

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Energy

Gov., Legislature Should Repeal Costly Renewables Mandates

• December 30, 2010

A lot can be spun from the results of the Nov. 2 elections, but one fact is uncontrovertible: Pennsylvanians are sick of centrally planned, highly regulated, gimmick-driven economic policy. It…

Commentary

Can Pennsylvania Grow Money from Trees?

• July 28, 2010

Harrisburg, PA –  The Commonwealth Foundation (CF) today released Growing Money on Trees: An Analysis of PA’s Climate Change Action Plan, offering a cost-benefit analysis…

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State Budget

PA House Democrats Try to Ram Through Tax Hikes

• May 25, 2010

May 25, 2010–Last night, the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee — on a straight party line vote, with only Democrat support — amended into a bill (HB 325) related to volunteer…

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania’s Unrealistic Climate Plan

• May 4, 2010

A macroeconomic study of Pennsylvania's Climate Action Plan, released earlier this month, promises impressive cost savings and job creation for the state, but the report was produced by a global…

Commentary

Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania Bottom-of-the Pack in State Competitiveness

• February 24, 2010

A recent report by the Beacon Hill Institute, a free-market think-tank out of Suffolk University in Massachusetts, provided even more dismal news on Pennsylvania’s economic climate. According to the…

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State Budget

Senate GOP Can Still Protect Taxpayers

• Matthew Brouillette
• September 18, 2009

Earlier this year, state Senate Republicans drew a line in the sand, stating they would not support a budget that: 1) spends more than last fiscal year;  2) includes broad-based…

Commentary

Another Rickety Bridge to PA’s Future

• September 11, 2009

Budget deal will result in job losses, additional tax hikes in future years HARRISBURG, PA  – Commonwealth Foundation president and CEO Matthew Brouillette released the following statement in response to…

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