Regulation

Chart: PA Pension Spike Delayed

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 16, 2010

After the passage of HB 2497 yesterday, assuming Gov. Rendell signs the bill, and it overcomes court challenges on its constitutionality, the dreaded pension spike will be merely delayed a…

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Regulation

Time to End State Borrowing for “Economic Development”

  • Nathan Benefield
  • November 16, 2010

Fox 29 Philadelphia has a video story up about the use of RACP money—state borrowing for corporate welfare—for projects such as resort spas, sports stadiums, and Tasty Cakes (not…

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Taxes & Economy

Gas Pipelines and Eminent Domain

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • November 16, 2010

There is another battle brewing over the development of the Marcellus Shale—pipeline construction and eminent domain. With little infrastructure in place, pipeline companies are contributing to the Marcellus economic…

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