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September 1, 2010 | CF In The News by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION
Solar Subsidies Sink State
Taxpayer grants and mandates for alternative energy undermine Pennsylvania economy
The Commonwealth Foundation expresses its displeasure with Gov. Rendell's pronouncement today of awarding more taxpayer funds for solar energy projects and advocating an increase in a mandate to buy more solar energy.
July 28, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION
Can Pennsylvania Grow Money from Trees?
PA Climate Change Plan would help neither the environment nor the economy
The Commonwealth Foundation (CF) today released Growing Money on Trees: An Analysis of PA's Climate Change Action Plan, offering a cost-benefit analysis of a climate change plan prepared by the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) for Pennsylvania. The report-prepared by the Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University-finds little basis for the economic benefits forecast in the Plan.
July 16, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION
CF Responds to PennFuture Demands
A July 14, 2010 letter from PennFuture's attorney claimed the Commonwealth Foundation's Policy Brief, "PennFuture's Lobbying: Hypocritical, unethical, and possibly illegal," contained three inaccuracies and demanded retraction. The Commonwealth Foundation responded on July 16, 2010.
Recent Blog Posts
MAY 18, 2010
Election Day Live Chat
Join Commonwealth Foundation staff and PA Independent reporters, as well as invited bloggers, to discuss the Pennsylvania primary election results and happenings throughout the day. Post your questions and comments below. We'll be chatting all day, but be sure to check back in the evening as results come pouring in.
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FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Pennsylvania Budget Address Live Updates
CF will be offering live comments via Twitter on Governor Rendell's budget address, beginning at 10:30 am. Updates will show up below. You can also follow CF staff here, and track PA Budget updates here.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Live Webinar: Job Opportunities in Public Policy
Looking for a career path that will enable you to advance the ideas of liberty? Already in a position, but looking to gain the professional skills and management training to become more effective?
Attend a live online presentation to learn about the 2010-11 Koch Associate Program, a job opportunity for professionals with up to ten years of work experience who are passionate about free-market ideas and want to become more effective at advancing liberty through their career.
Join us from your computer for one of the two live webinars on Wednesday, February 10th to learn more about this program. To attend, please register online for one of the following time slots. Remember to provide a valid email address in order to receive further information.
The program provides the opportunity to work in a full-time position at a free-market think tank, policy institute, or grassroots organization while receiving valuable management training once a week at the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation. Available positions range from entry- to director-level and cover a variety of roles, including policy analysis, new media, public relations, operations, and fundraising. This combination of practical work experience and continuing education creates a unique development opportunity unparalleled in the public policy arena.
posted by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION | 10:04 AM | 0 comment
