by Jane Richey | Apr 23, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
Legislation that would empower states to tax online purchases cleared a key hurdle in the Senate on Monday after winning an enthusiastic endorsement from President Obama. Senators advanced the bill in 74-20 procedural vote on Monday evening, just one vote short of the...
by Jane Richey | Apr 22, 2013 | Agenda 21
Wind energy installations almost doubled in Pennsylvania last year, but the industry still provides only about 1 percent of the state’s electricity, far behind Iowa, Texas and others. Pennsylvania now ranks 16th in the nation in wind power, with 1,430 megawatts,...
by Jane Richey | Apr 22, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets
Every time Congress has taken a serious look at proposals to boost Internet sales taxes, it has rejected them. That’s probably why pro-tax Senators are trying to rush through an online tax hike with as little consideration as possible. As early as Monday, the...
by Jane Richey | Apr 20, 2013 | Alerts, Events
Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Kings Restaurant in Franklin at 9:00 a.m. Come at 8:00 a.m. to eat breakfast. This month’s meeting will detail future plans and be a time of recruitment of help for the rally. We will also be discussing a possible education event...
by Jane Richey | Apr 19, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
Under current law, retailers are required to collect sales taxes only in states where they have a physical presence. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is pushing for a vote on a new Internet sales tax that would hit all online businesses—no matter where...
