Nov

7

Pennsylvania Tax and Spend Limits

November 7, 2005 | Leave a Comment

A taxpayer approval clause limiting spending increases to inflation is necessary given PA lawmakers’ inability to just say no.

Nov

1

Politicians Pandering to Elderly for Votes

November 1, 2005 | Leave a Comment

“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the results that a democracy [...]

Oct

15

Wine delivery Emancipation

October 15, 2005 | Leave a Comment

The People’s Republic of Pennsylvania may allow direct wine shipment from out of state… Everyone thank Big Brother for these crumbs.

Oct

10

Pittsburgh Workers Comp Costs ARE the Problem

October 10, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Workers comp costs for city workers in Pittsburgh exceed other comparable cities by, oh… a thousand percent….

Sep

7

Corrupt Government

September 7, 2005 | Leave a Comment

There are people who act as if government is the bastion of honesty, and that private enterprise and the free market can never be trusted.
Here is another example proving that corruption is human, and not confined to the private sector.

Sep

6

Raise the Minimum Wage: So Spaketh Governor Ed.

September 6, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Governor Ed Rendell wants to raise the PA minimum wage.

Sep

6

Is anyone Surprised?

September 6, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Red Tape Relief? Of course…

Aug

25

The Nearly Secret Cash Stash

August 25, 2005 | Leave a Comment

While not entirely a secret, real public auditing scrutiny is not allowed on the Legislature’s $135 million taxpayer funded slush fund…

Aug

14

State legislators still Paying for Pay Raise

August 14, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Will it last? I’m not holding my breath, but so far, so good! Says the Post Gazette, “State legislative pay raise furor not dying away.”

Aug

5

Murphy’s Rose Colored Glasses

August 5, 2005 | Leave a Comment

A $9.8 Million Surplus???

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