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Jeff Kershner posted a blog entry

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:58:14 -0800

Happy Holidays 2009 and to a GREAT 2010!
Wishing everyone a Fantastic Holiday Season and looking forward to am exciting 2010! Related Articles Dealix – New...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:44:00 -0800

CF Blog Roundup
Here are some recent mention of Commonwealth Foundation in state and national blogs. Michelle Malkin uses our research...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:48:00 -0800

Legislators Pack Health Care Legislation with Christmas Presents - For Themselves
This is the time of the year when most people are so busy with holiday preparations they lose track of what the government is...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0800

Lessons of Scrooge
Tony Phyrillas points to a DotPenn article on "Why Scrooge is a Progressive." While DotPenn is typically a satire/humor...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:42:00 -0800

Gerlach Calls for End to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Jim Gerlach has echoed calls for an end to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. This...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:30:00 -0800

Final Numbers: Bush Biggest Spender Since LBJ
Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute updates the numbers on federal spending under George W. Bush with the final spending for FY...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:59:00 -0800

Pennsylvanians More Unhappy Than Most
As the winter rolls around there is a lot to be unhappy about especially in the northeast regions of the United States. It is...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:58:00 -0800

Following Our Bad Example: The Tuition Tax Idea Spreads
The consideration of a tuition tax is appealing to populations beyond Pennsylvania as cities look to prop up...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:20:00 -0800

PA Stores to Get Wine Vending Machines that Check ID
The Patriot News has a story that about 100 Pennsylvania stores will get wine kiosks, and the machines will check drivers...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:01:00 -0800

PA Lawmakers Need Table Games to Fund Pork Projects
Mario Cattabiani writes in the the Philadelphia Inquirer about all the pet projects funded in the table games bill. He...
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Jeff Kershner posted a blog entry

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:24:18 -0800

Those Pesky Little Auto Responders
After having spent the last week mystery shopping dealers, I am going to go on record and say that the auto responders...
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Jeff Kershner posted a blog entry

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:17:31 -0800

Dealix – New DealerRefresh Ad Sponsor
DealerRefresh Welcomes a new sponsor – Dealix Dealix provides dealers with the most efficient way to connect with new and...
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Jeff Kershner posted a blog entry

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:20:06 -0800

Autotrader.com Cross-Shopping Data Among Saab Shoppers
Autotrader.com cross-shopping data shows BMW top cross-shopped vehicle among Saab shoppers. ATLANTA – December 18, 2009 –...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Who Pays Pennsylvania's Personal Income Tax? Part III
Pennsylvania has a flat rate Personal Income Tax (PIT) of 3.07%. In this blog series, I will highlight some real facts...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:03:00 -0800

PA Highway System Ranked 38th in Nation
Tony Phyrillas highlights Pennsylvania standings in the Reason Foundation's 18th Annual Highway Report. PA ranks 38...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:50:00 -0800

CF Sends Letter to FHWA on I-80 Tolling
Today, Commonwealth Foundation president Matthew Brouillette sent a letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:50:00 -0800

PA Senate Approves $1.7 Billion in New Borrowing
While the debate over table games continues, another piece of legislation passed with little debate was the $1.7 billion in...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:09:00 -0800

States Push Back Against National Healthcare
With the health care debate still brewing on the floor of the US Senate, states are pushing back against the prospect of a...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:44:00 -0800

Pennsylvania Pension Resources
Commonwealth Foundation senior fellow Rick Dreyfuss will be on PCN's call in show tonight, discussing the looming fiscal...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:16:00 -0800

Cap and Trade Creates Green Jobs, Destroys Others
It is true that if the government levies heavy taxes on carbon dioxide emissions and then provides grants, subsidies, and tax...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:16:00 -0800

The Forgotten Health Care Tax
The Tax Foundation highlights a disturbing trend among states - new taxes on health care providers. Significant taxes on health...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:08:00 -0800

Earmarks in Table Games Bill
I mentioned previously that the legislation authorizing table games at Pennsylvania casinos included a number of earmarks...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

The Condition of the PA Budget According to Rendell
Governor Rendell in his mid-year budget briefing provided an optimistic if not misleading outlook. The Governor claims the...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:19:00 -0800

Tweet Pennsylvania: Latest Updates from PA Lawmakers
The Commonwealth Foundation has a new project page, where you can follow all the Pennsylvania state lawmakers on Twitter, even...
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Nathan Benefield posted a blog entry

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:40:00 -0800

Pew Study Says Little about Pennsylvania's Fiscal Health
In his budget mid-year briefing, Gov. Rendell cited, repeatedly, a Pew study on states' fiscal outlook. While it is true that...
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