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What is the New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit?
A new federal program will raise money for scholarships to eligible K–12 students. But this new first-of-its-kind scholarship has also raised many questions: What is it? What is it called?…
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Millions of Public-School Students are Eligible for New Federal Scholarship
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Fewer Students, Bigger Budgets: The Public Education Paradox
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Could This Be the Biggest School Choice Victory Yet? [PODCAST]
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Delivers Unanimous Win for Private Property Rights
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Sport Subsidies Strike Out Again
America is deep into a summer of sports. The U.S. Open has wrapped, the World Cup is underway, and the MLB All-Star Game is around the corner. For sports fans,…
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Inside Pennsylvania’s Budget Battle [PODCAST]
What really happens behind closed doors during Pennsylvania’s budget negotiations? Andrew Lewis sits down with former Pennsylvania Senate Secretary-Parliamentarian Megan Martin (now the Commonwealth Foundation’s chief operating officer and…
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Pennsylvanians Are More Patriotic than Governor Shapiro Realized
Gov. Josh Shapiro made a big mistake by underestimating Pennsylvania’s patriotism. The governor claimed he couldn’t find anybody to sponsor the state’s booth at the Great…
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The Choice That Changed My Life [PODCAST]
A single educational opportunity can change the course of a life. Andrew Lewis sits down with two Pennsylvanians whose lives were transformed by the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)…
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4 Signs that Shapiro, House Democrats are Out of Touch with Pennsylvanians
A new poll commissioned by the Commonwealth Foundation surveyed 833 registered Pennsylvania voters from June 18–21, 2026. The results paint a vivid picture of state lawmakers—specifically,…
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7 Ways to Balance the PA Budget Without Raising Taxes
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest spending plan would increase spending by $3.2 billion, drain the Rainy Day Fund, and push the state’s structural…
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U.S. Treasury Removed Shapiro’s Last Excuse on School Choice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released long-awaited details on the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit —and it’s exactly the kind of clarity Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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Trust Parents, Not Bureaucracies [PODCAST]
Pennsylvania spends nearly $24,000 per student each year, yet fewer than one-third of eighth graders are proficient in math and reading. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis…
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Pennsylvania House Democrats Are Lying About Scholarship Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania House Democrats have launched an all-out assault on educational choice—and they’re hiding behind a smokescreen of misinformation. This week, House Democrats passed…
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The $6 Billion Question for Gov. Shapiro
Pennsylvania families are already squeezed financially by record-high electricity bills and the ever-increasing cost of living. Now, Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking them to cover the cost of his reckless spending spree. In February, Shapiro proposed…
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Why Is Your Electricity Bill So High?
Most Pennsylvania households saw their electricity bills climb on June 1, with double-digit increases in the generation portion of their bills for Penelec, West Penn Power,…
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From Red Tape to Red Carpet [PODCAST]
Pennsylvania state government has been notorious for red tape. Now, lawmakers are working to roll out the red carpet to streamline the permitting process. Andrew Lewis sits down with…
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PA Data Centers—No Roadblocks, No Special Favors
Companies have announced $90 billion in planned data center investment in Pennsylvania. That’s not a small number. It means jobs, better infrastructure, more energy development, and a bigger tax base…
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Can Pennsylvania Afford This Budget? [PODCAST]
Pennsylvania is spending more than it takes in. What happens next? Andrew Lewis welcomes taxpayer advocate Grover Norquist to discuss the national tax landscape before turning to a pressing question…
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Don’t California My Pennsylvania [PODCAST]
What do California’s budget problems, homelessness crisis, and alleged welfare fraud scandals all have in common? According to California Policy Center CEO Will Swaim, they’re the predictable result of…
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Shapiro’s New Energy “Watchdog” Is a Fox Guarding the Henhouse
Gov. Josh Shapiro claims he wants to make energy more affordable for Pennsylvanians. So, why did he just hire a climate activist who has dedicated his career to advancing the…
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No, Donors Aren’t “Profiting” from Tax-Credit Scholarship Programs
Special interest groups that profit off the status quo in education have repeatedly tried to smear Pennsylvania’s successful tax-credit scholarship programs as “tax shelters for the rich.” Critics claim that…
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From the Strait of Hormuz to Pennsylvania [PODCAST]
What does a shipping lane halfway around the world have to do with your energy bill? Andrew Lewis and Victoria Coates of the Heritage Foundation connect global unrest to local…
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The Governor Who Cried Emissions
Gov. Josh Shapiro claims to be an “all-of-the-above” energy governor, so long as “all-of-the-above” includes energy taxes, energy taxes, and—you guessed it—energy taxes. Since taking office, Shapiro has relentlessly pushed…
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Educational Choice Changes Lives [PODCAST]
Tens of thousands of Pennsylvania families are still waiting for access to a better education. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with Pennsylvania Rep. Martina…
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Pennsylvania’s Lackluster Economy Continues to Drive People, Businesses Away
Pennsylvania, once again, ranked poorly in national rankings due to its lackluster economy. Rich States, Poor States—an annual report compiled by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)—reveals many…
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