Real Consideration of Turnpike Lease?

• Nathan Benefield
• August 20, 2007

Pete DeCoursey at Capitolwire is reporting that not only is Governor Rendell continuing to press for a Turnpike Lease, but that he has several supporters, including Sen. Jake…

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Think again before tolling I-80

• Nathan Benefield
• August 13, 2007

CEO of Weis Markets on the poorly vetted Act 44 plan to toll I-80 and raise Turnpike tolls in the Patriot News.

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For Our Safety: Repeal Act 44

• August 6, 2007

Commonwealth Foundation urges Governor and General Assembly to fully fund PA’s transportation infrastructure, protect commuters and taxpayers HARRISBURG, PA — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation…

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Turnpike agency takes us for a ride

• August 5, 2007

Matt Brouillette’s commentary in today’s Patriot-News. In light of the recent tragedy in Minneapolis, the back-room deal of, by, and for the Turnpike with the help of Gov. Rendell…

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Scarnati “Sets Record Straight”?

• Nathan Benefield
• August 3, 2007

Senate President Pro Tem Joe Scarnati defends tolling I-80, claiming he is “setting the record straight”. He leads off saying, “One issue that is not debatable in Pennsylvania is…

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Why do lawmakers fear competitive bidding?

• Nathan Benefield
• August 2, 2007

Chambersburg Public Opinion on the attitudes of some lawmakers towards a Turnpike lease, now that the idea may be revisited. It seems that many lawmakers need to visit…

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With I-80 tolling roadblocked, take a look at turnpike leasing

• Nathan Benefield
• July 30, 2007

Patriot News Editorial in favor of taking another look (in the case of some lawmakers, actually looking at) a Turnpike lease.

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Reaction mixed for road leasing

• July 29, 2007

Gov. Rendell has put the idea of leasing the Turnpike back on the table, just in case the proposal from the Turnpike Commission’s patrons, lobbyists, and bond attorneys falls through.

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Rendell revives turnpike lease plan

• Nathan Benefield
• July 26, 2007

Charles Thompson reports that Gov. Rendell is now looking again to the Turnpike Lease, as a “Plan B”. This in spite of his news release decrying the US…

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