Center for Economic Freedom & Prosperity

The Center for Economic Freedom and Prosperity promotes economic policies that limit government intervention in the economy; encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and competition; and allow Pennsylvanians to pursue their own happiness and take personal responsibility for their lives.

Center for Educational Opportunity & Excellence

The Center for Educational Opportunity & Excellence strives to implement reforms that create greater incentives for schools to respect parents and students as customers; encourage continuous quality improvement, parental involvement, and respect for teachers as professionals; and use taxpayers’ resources more efficiently.

Center for Taxes & Fiscal Responsibility

The Center for Taxes & Fiscal Responsibility works to reduce the size, scope, and “tax-take” of state government; restore the government sector to its proper and limited role in our lives; and make government more open, transparent, and accountable to citizens.

FEBRUARY 8, 2010 | Policy Points by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Pennsylvania State Budget Conference Call

Join Matt Brouillette and CF policy experts on a conference call to discuss Gov. Rendell's State Budget Proposal.  When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 9 How: Dial 218-339-2500 and enter access code 1011726#  

FEBRUARY 8, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

It's Time for a Taxpayer's Budget

CF outlines three principles for Gov. Rendell's 2010 spending plan

The three principles of a taxpayer's budget are as follows:  Reduces taxes on working Pennsylvanians and job creators. Eliminates corporate welfare, WAMs/pork-barrel projects, and special interests spending. Balances the budget without accounting gimmicks, shell games, or new debt.

FEBRUARY 3, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Penn State Whitewashes Climategate Investigation

University's internal review ignores key evidence of alleged scientific misconduct

Penn State's internal review of Michael Mann's alleged scientific misconduct-and the university's virtual exoneration of his behavior-ignored key evidence in the Climategate scandal.  As expected, Penn State did little more than a whitewash.

FEBRUARY 2, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Pennsylvania Deficit Watch: February 2010

Following January's estimate, Pennsylvania General Fund revenues are $374 million below estimate for the 2009-10 fiscal year, according to the Department of Revenue.  

JANUARY 26, 2010 | Commentary by NATHAN BENEFIELD

Five Alternatives to Tolling I-80

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) continues its push for federal approval to toll Interstate-80, claiming that without it bridges will collapse, highways will crumble, and dogs and cats will start living together.  But the proposal represents little more than a tax on I-80 drivers, as 40% of the toll revenue would be diverted to other projects, and it fails to address unnecessary transportation spending.