Government Accountability

California Lawmaker Kicked Out of Capitol

• Nathan Benefield
• August 21, 2008

From The Club For Growth blog: Democratic leaders in the California legislature kicked Assemblywoman Nicole Parra out of the Capitol building because she didn’t…

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Anti-I-80 Tolling Rally set for Monday

• Nathan Benefield
• June 7, 2008

Activists calling for repeal of Act 44 (tolling of I-80) will hold a rally at the Capitol on Monday details here. Our list of resources on Act 44/I-80 tolling…

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Government Accountability

The Cerberus of the General Assembly

• Nathan Benefield
• May 14, 2008

In Greek Mythology, the river Styx separates the earth from Hades. A giant three-headed dog named Cerberus guards the river, allowing the dead to enter Hades, but preventing anyone—save a…

Commentary

Education

Happy Birthday EITC

• Nathan Benefield
• May 6, 2008

Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit turns 7 this month; there is a birthday party at the Capitol beginning at noon today (I believe free cake is involved). For more…

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Taxes & Economy

“No Cardboard Checks”

• Nathan Benefield
• April 8, 2008

One of my favorite sources for the inside scoop from the Capitol is Senator Eichelberger’s blog. In his latest post, he describes his refusal to participate in handing out…

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Are they all “selfish”?

• December 28, 2007

Nate Benefield’s commentary on our website today, elicited a response from inside the Capitol. We thought we’d share it with you…because the writer makes a very good point!…

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Calendar Update

• Nathan Benefield
• December 11, 2007

Our first batch of Capitol Calendars for Property Tax Relief are now for sale on eBay.(Click here for details). The latest Democracy Rising newsletter features a…

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Cyber 101 Day

• Nathan Benefield
• November 13, 2007

From the Reach Foundation: Cyber 101 day will be held next Tuesday in the Capitol. Lawmakers looking at proposals to limit funding for cyber shools (which represent less…

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BonusGate investigation heats up

• Nathan Benefield
• October 15, 2007

Philadelphia Inquirer on the expansion of the BonusGate investigation and subpoena of several more staffers. Also check out the Patriot News story. Brad Bumsted offers his…

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