Regulation

Fact of the Day: Underage and Binge Drinking

Nathan Benefield
July 20, 2011

As noted yesterday, Pennsylvania ranks middle of the pack or worse in terms of alcohol-related deaths and traffic accidents, despite…

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Regulation

Fact of the Day: Liquor Safety and Government Control

Nathan Benefield
July 19, 2011

Much of the discussion about ending government-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania is about safety—particularly alcohol related deaths and traffic accidents. But despite being among the states with the…

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Education

Two New Studies Show Benefits of School Choice

Nathan Benefield
July 19, 2011

As the debate on school choice continues in Pennsylvania, a couple recent studies highlight the benefits of school voucher programs in the U.S. and internationally. The first study looks at…

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Regulation

Fact of the Day: Liquor Store Density

Nathan Benefield
July 18, 2011

Rep. Mike Turzai’s proposal (HB 11) to allow private retailers to sell wine and spirits would approximately double the number of liquor stores (not including wine kiosks and wineries)…

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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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Taxes & Economy

Saving the Amazon (in Pennsylvania)

July 11, 2011

When it comes to stopping the spree of tax hikes, the Pennsylvania legislature and Gov. Tom Corbett got it right this past session. In response, the world’s largest online retailer,…

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Education

President Obama Is Right

Charles Mitchell
July 6, 2011

Savor that headline, because you won’t see it on this blog too often. But it’s true. As our friend Lindsey Burke at the Heritage Foundation points out, today at…

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PLCB: Oops, We’re Not MOST Un-American!

July 5, 2011

MOSCOW HARRISBURG (July 5) — In a troublesome twist by the problematic potables policemen, a PLCB spokesperson contacted CF directly this afternoon to notify us that the mysterious disappearance of an agency…

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Regulation

CF Blasts Big Brother Booze Brag

July 5, 2011

Commonwealth Foundation denounced a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board press release today for its failure to disclose all the fiscal facts and for boasting about a government-run monopoly on liquor…

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