Energy

Why Your Electric Bill is So High in Pennsylvania? [PODCAST]

• Andrew Lewis
• April 1, 2026

Pennsylvania energy prices have surged—up 46 percent since 2018—but the reason isn’t complicated. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis breaks down what’s really driving higher electricity bills…

Blog

Welcome to Freedom Rising!

• February 18, 2026

The story of the United States begins in Pennsylvania. From the founding of our nation to becoming the beating heart of American industry, our commonwealth personifies everything—from its entrepreneurial spirit…

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Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania Turnpike Blues

• Andrew Abramczyk
• May 6, 2020

A sudden drop in traffic has exposed the toll road's reckless debt load.

Commentary

Taxes & Economy

Another Commercial Produced by PA Government

• Nathan Benefield
• May 24, 2010

I caught another TV commercial produced by Pennsylvania state government the other night. This one is intended to scare viewers who are thinking of committing insurance fraud…and make the…

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Taxes & Economy

Re: Hide the Decline, Part Doh!

• April 22, 2010

On Tuesday I posted about Minnesotans for Global Warming’s new parody video about Climategate hockey stick scientist Michael Mann, from Penn State. Yesterday YouTube removed the video allegedly because…

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Taxes & Economy

Hide the Decline, Part Doh!

• April 20, 2010

After receiving litigation threats from Climategate scientist Michael “Hockey Stick” Mann (of Penn State) over the use of his image in the enormously popular “Hide the Decline” video,…

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Health Care

NTU Launches “Special Delivery” Video Project

• October 5, 2009

The National Taxpayers Union has recently announced a new video project aimed at letting the American taxpayer have their say in the healthcare debate. Entitled the “Special Delivery Project”, NTU is encouraging Americans…

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Taxes & Economy

Please, No More Taxes! Video Contest Winners

• Nathan Benefield
• June 17, 2009

First Place: $2,500“Taxesâ€? by Colin Jones, Bethel Park PA (watch for a cameo from “Governor Rendell”) Second Place: $1,000“Where’d My Paycheck Go?â€? by Robert Madeley, Mohnton PA…

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Government Accountability

Last Chance to Enter Please, No More Taxes! Video Contest

• Nathan Benefield
• June 1, 2009

The deadline for entering our Please, No More Taxes! video contest is midnight tonight (June 1).  There are $4,000 in prizes available for the top 3 entries. Contest rules…

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