Bob Dick

Bob graduated summa cum laude from Neumann University with a degree in Political Science in 2012. 

Bob's work has appeared in outlets such as the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Harrisburg Patriot News, Allentown Morning Call, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania’s Path to Tax Relief

  • Bob Dick
  • November 15, 2018

Pennsylvania’s high state and local tax burden is hindering job growth, suppressing wages, and enabling wasteful government spending.

Memo

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A Budget of Contradictions

  • Bob Dick
  • April 28, 2018

When Gov. Wolf presented his budget proposals for 2018-19 on February 6, his plan was not the one Pennsylvanians needed to hear. Instead, he offered more of the same: a…

Commentary

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The 2017-18 Budget Comes to an End: Here’s What You Need to Know

  • Bob Dick, Elizabeth Stelle
  • November 9, 2017

Pennsylvania’s four-month budget battle has come to an end, thanks to an assortment of targeted tax hikes and fee increases along with borrowing and one-time transfers. Unfortunately, lawmakers and the…

Commentary

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State Budget

Focusing on What Matters in the Tax Credit Debate

  • Bob Dick
  • June 27, 2017

Pennsylvania provides tax credits for film production, concerts and video games. House Bill 1519 would combine these credits into one Multimedia Tax Credit Fund. But consolidating tax credits doesn't address…

Media

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End Perks for the Politically Connected

  • Bob Dick
  • April 27, 2017

Success is determined by who lobbies better, not by who makes the best product at an affordable price. The result? A few businesses “win” at their competitors’ expense, and taxpayers…

Commentary

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