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Government Intervention—not Free Markets—Made Your Housing and Healthcare Unaffordable

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 21, 2026

Originally published by PennLive. Are socialists having their moment? Recent elections and polling suggest Democrats are increasingly favorable toward socialism. Sort of. When…

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Pennsylvania’s Welfare Error Rate Is High. But New Numbers Provide Hope.

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • July 21, 2026
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What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 State Budget Deal

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 12, 2026
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Pa. Lawmakers Pass 2026-27 State Budget, Blocking Shapiro’s Tax Hikes and Preserving Emergency Savings

  • July 12, 2026
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Why Are Kids Falling Behind in PA?

  • Rachel Langan
  • July 8, 2026
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Why Teachers Unions Fear—and Fib About—New Federal Program

  • Andrew Lewis
  • July 7, 2026
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