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AUGUST 4, 2010

Transportation Demagoguery

This new video addressing Gov. Rendell's statements about Pennsylvania's transportation spending and his proposal to impose new taxes. While Gov. Rendell has been touring the state calling for more money to fund our highways, bridges, and public transit systems, he hasn't always offered all the facts.

Among the topics addressed in the video are the growth of transportation spending under Gov. Rendell, Pennsylvania's rank among the highest spending states on transportation, the misguided "oil company profits tax", the need for real reforms before more spending, and the transportation solutions Pennsylvania requires.

JUNE 22, 2010

A case for privatizing Pennsylvania liquor stores

Pennsylvania State Rep. Mike Turzai has introduced legislation that would privatize liquor stores in the Commonwealth. Listen to his rational behind this proposal.

JUNE 17, 2010

CF testimony on welfare fraud and abuse

Commonwealth Foundation's Elizabeth Stelle testifed June 2, 2010, before the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee on welfare fraud and abuse.

 

JUNE 4, 2010

Lessons from New Zealand

Maurice McTigue, vice president of the Mercatus Center, joined CF June 2, 2010, for a Commonwealth Foundation Policies & Principles breakfast titled Lessons from New Zealand. Before joining the Mercatus Center in 1997, McTigue served as a New Zealand Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister and Ambassador.

 

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A Slap in the Face to Pennsylvania Taxpayers

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The Tribune Review revisits the Rendell Administration's leasing tens of thousands of acres of state forest lands via no-bid contracts. State records the Tribune-Review obtained show that, in one noncompetitive agreement Jan. 7 with Texas gas company Anadarko, the state received $1,000 an acre for ...