Today in Harrisburg, Governor Corbett revealed his proposal for the 2012-2013 budget. We wanted to provide a quick summary and high-level observations to members of the economic development community. The bottom line is that there is little to be excited …
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The analogy of job-killing taxes is dramatic but it is not supported by evidence. Michael Chase writing for The Rational Middle not only dissects the argument but also provides a how-to guide for readers to check the data themselves. Yet we …
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Last month, we asked the question, “what do you think of your state’s economic development budget?” Responses returned represented eight different states with a varied mix from those states. However, as shown above, most individuals indicated that they were scared …
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Tagged Budget, economic development, Fourth Economy Index, Poll, state
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Would you cut your personal budget today by $1,000 if you knew, as a result, you would lose $3,500 five years from now? Pennsylvania and many other states are contemplating significant reductions in their funding of programs that support economic …
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Tagged Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Budget, DCED, economic development, economic gardening, Ohio, PA, Pennsylvania
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The other day I attended a Team Pennsylvania Foundation regional forum that focused on Pennsylvania’s new economic development budget. Even if you are not a resident of Pennsylvania my guess is that your state is also looking at doing things …
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Tagged Budget, DCED, economic development, Pennsylvania, recommendations, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, TeamPA, Tom Corbett
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