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Oct 31, 2011
Marcellus Shale Impact Fee: Principles and Facts on Taxing Natural Gas
Commonwealth FoundationCompanies should pay for the cost of government they use. Many advocates of a new tax simply want more money for Harrisburg politicians to dole out. Five Principles 1. Businesses should pay the cost for government they use. If a business is not paying for its negative impacts on the environment and/or infrastructure, it is ...
Oct 10, 2011
The Learning Revolution: How Cyber Schools and Blended Learning Transform Students’ Lives
Priya Abraham, Nathan Benefield Commonwealth FoundationCyber schools meet students’ unique needs by allowing them and their parents to customize a course of study, says a report from the Pennsylvania-based Commonwealth Foundation. Virtual schools cost taxpayers, on average, one-quarter less than traditional schools, and must meet the same testing and funding accountability requirements ...