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In June, 2008, PennPIRG advocates testified in front of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives  addressing many of the concerns raised about leasing Pennsylvania highways in general, and the Turnpike in particular, revolve around costs in a monetary sense, especially raising tolls. But there are many less visible costs whose impact will be far greater than toll increases under the proposed contract. These costs need to be brought into the discussion.

These hidden costs take the form of lost accountability, hidden subsidies, and reduced public control.

Read the news release and testimony.