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The Commonwealth Foundation (CommonwealthFoundation.org) is Pennsylvania's free-market think tank.  The Commonwealth Foundation crafts free-market policies, convinces Pennsylvanians of their benefits, and counters attacks on liberty.


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DECEMBER 9, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

PLCB Called on to Stop Wine and Spirits Advertising

The Commonwealth Foundation called for an immediate halt today by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board of taxpayer-funded advertising that promotes the sale of wine and spirits by the government-run monopoly.

OCTOBER 18, 2011 | News Release by JAY OSTRICH

Analysis Finds Failing Public Schools Racked by Violence

The Commonwealth Foundation released today an alarming new analysis of school violence that uncovered more than 4,500 criminal acts occurred at the 141 public schools scoring worst in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment.

OCTOBER 4, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Commonwealth Foundation Creates 'Liquor Liberty' Web Site

HARRISBURG, PA – The Commonwealth Foundation launched today www.LetFreedomDrink.com, a Web site dedicated to removing state government and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board from its monopoly stranglehold over retail and wholesale wine and spirits sales.

OCTOBER 3, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

CF: Gov. Corbett's Natural Gas Fee Proposal Embraces Key Principles

Marcellus Shale Fee

HARRISBURG, PA - Calling it a huge victory for both working Pennsylvanians and those looking for work, the Commonwealth Foundation praised Gov. Tom Corbett today for his proposal that resists pressure from special interest groups and tax-and-spend politicians to impose a statewide severance tax on natural gas extraction.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

CF Study: Booze Border Bleed Loses Billions in Taxes, Sales

The Commonwealth Foundation released today a price comparison study showing average wine prices were cheaper in all Pennsylvania border states and that bootlegging across state lines has cost billions in lost sales and tax revenue.

AUGUST 11, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

PLCB Kiosk Catastrophe Contains Cover Up

Signals 'last call' for government-sold alcohol

PLCB Kiosk Cover Up

The Commonwealth Foundation strongly condemned the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today for failing to listen to advisors and covering up interagency memos recommending against a failed wine kiosk program that has cost Pennsylvania taxpayers millions.

AUGUST 1, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

AG Audit Finds Rampant PLCB Waste and Mismanagement

CF renews call to end government liquor sales

The Commonwealth Foundation strongly condemned the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today for systematic waste and abuse of taxpayer money and assets following a scathing Pa. Auditor General audit report that found rampant agency mismanagement of inventory and finances.

JULY 13, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Commonwealth Foundation Toasts Turzai Liquor Freedom Bill

Sees opportunity to return freedom to consumers, taxpayers

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 Liquor Control Board.

JULY 7, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

CF Applauds Initial Liquor Liberty Law Proposal

Liquor Liberty

Commonwealth Foundation wholeheartedly praised House Majority Leader Mike Turzai for filing a proposal today seeking co-sponsors for his bill that would end the state's liquor monopoly.

JULY 5, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

CF Blasts Big Brother Booze Brag

Calls for Liquor Independence Day

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 sales that has forced Pennsylvania consumers into bootlegging and breathalyzers.

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Job-Killing Marcellus Energy TAX Emerges

February 6

A new TAX on Marcellus Shale appears on the horizon. Below is a summary of the behind-closed-doors deal struck by a handful of legislators and staff, according to a memo obtained by Capitolwire (subscription): The Framework Instead of counties having the option of imposing a fee to compensate for ...

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