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Senate Liquor "Reform" Falls Short

posted to PolicyBlog on Tue 18th Jun 13

This afternoon, Sen. Chuck McIlhinney introduced his liquor "reform" plan which falls short in delivering the convenience, selection, and pricing that Pennsylvanians demand. His proposal, which keeps the state-owned and operated liquor stores as well as the
Red Carpets Trip Up Real Tax Reform

posted to PolicyBlog on Tue 18th Jun 13

When Rocky Balboa triumphantly climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum in the 1976 blockbuster film Rocky, he did it without a special government handout. But now Hollywood lobbyists are climbing the steps of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg
Pa's Economy Improves, But Far from the Best

posted to PolicyBlog on Mon 17th Jun 13

Things are looking somewhat up for Pennsylvania’s economy, according to the annual Rich States, Poor States published by ALEC. The 2013 edition ranks Pennsylvania 34th in economic outlook, up from 40th last year and the highest economic ranking since

Wisconsin Governor Proposes Eliminating Film Tax Credit

posted to PolicyBlog on Fri 27th Feb 09

The Tax Foundation points out that at least one governor is proposing eliminating his state's tax credit for Hollywood films. As we have noted, tax credits for movies don't bring economic gains to the state, partly because filmmakers who take the money
Pennsylvania' $1.6 billion budget shortfall, and Rendell's fixes

posted to PolicyBlog on Tue 9th Dec 08

Governor Rendell gave his mid-year budget briefing earlier today - you can download the presentation here, but let me save you the time - the only thing new or interesting contained within is that Pennsylvania's General Fund shortfall is expected to reach $1.6
Tax Freedom Day: The Music Video

posted to PolicyBlog on Wed 23rd Apr 08

Here is a something a bit lighter for anyone with an election day hangover: Tax Freedom Day: The Music Video The national Tax Freedom Day is today, as calculated by the Tax Foundation. Click here for the full report and here for a table of Tax Freedom Day and

Pennsylvania Considers Dropping Film Tax Credit; Nebraska Considers Adopting One

posted to Tax Foundation - Tax Foundation's "Tax Policy Blog" on Fri 27th Feb 09

We applauded Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle (D) a few days ago for proposing elimination of the state's film tax credit. We noted:Bribing companies to bring economic activity to your state means one of two things. Either they were going to come anyway and you're
State Budgets: Pennsylvania Reduces Some Spending Growth But Banks on Federal Bailout

posted to Tax Foundation - Tax Foundation's "Tax Policy Blog" on Sat 27th Dec 08

Gov. Ed Rendell (D) estimates that the current 2008-09 budget faces a $1.6 billion shortfall (out of $28.3 billion, a 4% increase over the previous budget). His 4-part plan to reduce the shortfall involves budgetary freezes, additional natural gas concessions,
Tax Freedom Day on the Blogosphere

posted to Tax Foundation - Tax Foundation's "Tax Policy Blog" on Mon 28th Apr 08

Our new Tax Freedom Day® video has received over 15,000 views on YouTube, one of the most viewed this week, and has received some attention in the blogosphere:Reason.tv: A commenter asks, "Wait, they want to tax freedom now, too?"National Review