JANUARY 17, 2011 | Policy Report by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

80 Ideas for a Prosperous Pennsylvania

A Blueprint for Transforming the Commonwealth

Pennsylvania must undergo a rapid transformation to reverse the poor policy decisions that have eroded economic freedoms and brought the state to its present condition.  To provide a roadmap for success in this critical endeavor, the Commonwealth Foundation has compiled a list of 80 policy recommendations for Gov. Corbett and state legi

MAY 24, 2007 | Commentary by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Diet Tip of the Week, Issue 3

One of the most notorious abuses of taxpayers' money is the exercise of Walking-Around-Money (WAMs). These funds are set aside for use at each legislator's discretion to dish out to various projects, organizations, and businesses in their district. The "Community Revitalization Program," which received $44 million in the FY 2006-07 budge

MARCH 27, 2007 | Testimony by NATHAN BENEFIELD

Free-Market Approaches to Fiscal Policy

Good morning. My name is Nathan Benefield; I am the Director of Policy Research for the Commonwealth Foundation, a research and policy institute in Harrisburg. I want to thank the members of the committee for this opportunity to share our thoughts.

MARCH 14, 2007 | Testimony by NATHAN BENEFIELD

Spending Restraint Needed

Good afternoon. My name is Nathan Benefield, I am the Director of Policy Research for the Commonwealth Foundation. I would like to thank Chairman Armstrong and the members of the committee for this opportunity to share our thoughts and recommendations. While this committee has already heard numerous testimonies, we will offer a unique pe

JUNE 13, 2006 | Commentary by JENNIFER SNYDER

Cut the Fat

While Gov. Ed Rendell claims that his administration is “squeezing every nickel out of government,” an analysis of state spending released by the Commonwealth Foundation and Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) suggests otherwise.

MAY 4, 2006 | Commentary by MATTHEW BROUILLETTE

PHEAAs Split Personality

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) has a split personality complex, complete with an uncanny ability to assume different identities at a moment’s notice. One day, the student loan giant claims to operate like a government agency. The next day, it wants to be treated like a private business. The public confusion abo