Of Mice, Barbie and Prevailing Wage

• March 8, 2012

In March of 1961, the Soviet Union shot a dog, some mice and a guinea pig into space.  Meanwhile, back in the U.S., nine black students from Mississippi…

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Taxes & Economy

Impact Fee: Compromise on Details, not Principles

• January 18, 2012

Capitolwire reports (subscription required) on the negotiations between the House and Senate Marcellus Shale impact fee bills — HB 1950 and SB 1100. Here’s a recap: The fee…

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Education

Dear Reluctant Rural Republican…

• Charles Mitchell
• December 6, 2011

A friend just forwarded me some objections offered by a Republican member of the House of Representatives from a rural area who’s reluctant to support a comprehensive school choice bill…

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Education

Pennsylvania’s School Choice Movement Must Address the ‘Bottom 5%’

• December 1, 2011

Pennsylvania has a simple choice to make.  We can embrace change and welcome educational reform or we can choose to satisfy ourselves with the tired old policies of the past that,…

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Education

Rockin’ Rally to Rescue Kids in Crime-Ridden Schools

• Matthew Brouillette
• November 15, 2011

I’m surprised the Capitol Dome stayed on its foundation this afternoon.  Hundreds of children filled the steps and balconies in the Capitol rotunda to call on the House of…

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Regulation

Sens. Browne and Mensch Join in Call for Liquor Liberty

• October 7, 2011

Yesterday at an Allentown press conference, Senate Majority Whip Pat Browne and Sen. Bob Mensch joined House Majority Leader Mike Turzai in support of liquor liberty, calling for…

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Regulation

Commonwealth Foundation Toasts Turzai Liquor Freedom Bill

• July 13, 2011

HARRISBURG, PA (07.13.11)-Commonwealth Foundation toasted House Majority Leader Mike Turzai today for unveiling House Bill 11, a law that would privatize the wholesale and retail sales operations of the Pennsylvania…

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Regulation

CF Applauds Initial Liquor Liberty Law Proposal

• July 7, 2011

HARRISBURG, Pa.,-Commonwealth Foundation wholeheartedly praised House Majority Leader Mike Turzai for filing a proposal today seeking co-sponsors for his bill that would end the state’s liquor monopoly.  Turzai’s bill will…

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Nation’s Eyes upon PA GOP

• Matthew Brouillette
• June 28, 2011

With a Republican-controlled Senate and a Republican-controlled House, national news outlets are joining Pennsylvania citizens who are starting to wonder why Republican Gov. Tom Corbett isn’t able to deliver on his campaign promises.  One…

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