Start Date : DECEMBER 8, 2009 12:00 PM
End Date   : DECEMBER 8, 2009 1:00 PM

Commonwealth Foundation and ALEC Invite you to a

Policies & Principles Lunch:
Rich States, Poor States

For decades, Pennsylvania has ranked near the bottom of the fifty states in economic growth, with stagnant job, population and income growth, while losing resident to other states.  Why do some states thrive, while others lag?  A new report from ALEC, Rich States, Poor States examines the economic policies and outcomes of the fifty states, and outlines which public policies successful states have adopted. Jonathan Williams, a co-author of the report will be on hand to discuss the findings and state economic trends. Rep. Stan Saylor will discuss how lawmakers can make Pennsylvania more economically competitive. Alan Smith, Executive Director of ALEC will also be on hand.

Jonathan Williams
Director, Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force, ALEC

&

Rep. Stan Saylor (R - York)
Chair, House Republican Policy Committee

Tuesday, December 8 | 12pm-1pm

Cost: Free admission, which includes lunch

Reservations are requested by Dec 4

You can register online or by contacting the Commonwealth Foundation at 717.671.1901 or events@CommonwealthFoundation.org.

Post Event Summary

 Rich States Poor States Podcast

Location :
Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association Building
225 State Street
Harrisburg , PA
17101