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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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The High Cost of ‘Medicare for All’ [PODCAST]
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Pamela Armstrong-Pautz Named to City & State PA’s “Fifty Over 50”
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Commonwealth Foundation Joins Alliance to Combat Medicaid Fraud
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Energy
Let Customers, Not Regulators, Decide What Happens When an Electricity Contract Ends
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From Struggling to Read to Teaching Hundreds [PODCAST]
No two children are alike. So why should every child be expected to succeed in the same education system? On this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down…
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Shapiro’s Wait-and-See Approach Leaves Pennsylvania Public Schools Behind
At Wednesday night’s gubernatorial debate, Gov. Josh Shapiro was asked whether he would opt Pennsylvania into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). But the governor, as usual, kicked the can…
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The Case for Smaller Government [PODCAST]
How much power should unelected bureaucrats have—and how much should taxpayers be willing to spend? On this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with Phil Kerpen of…
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Pennsylvania Health-Care Freedom on Life Support
Pennsylvania’s health care freedom is in a free fall. The Knee Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University’s new report, Health Freedom: A 50-State Freedom Index…
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How Socialism Destroys the American Dream [PODCAST]
Socialism is gaining traction among young Americans—but why? In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis sits down with Nick Freitas, former Virginia legislator, Green Beret, combat veteran, and…
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Philly Students Don’t Need “Influencers”—They Need Choice
Why would a school district, with so many low-achieving schools, prioritize paying parents to be “influencers” on social media? Despite claims of underfunding, the School District…
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When States Lead, America Wins: Featuring Former Gov. Scott Walker [PODCAST]
As governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker became one of the country’s most prominent advocates for giving states more power to govern—and proved that state-level reforms can have a national impact.
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Pennsylvania Levels the Playing Field for Virtual Students—With Room to Grow
Pennsylvania’s new education code significantly improves required “wellness checks” for students attending cyber charter schools. The final language is far less onerous than earlier…
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Pinching Pennies: How Government Intervention in Health Care Failed
Pennsylvania’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, Pennie, has—despite its name—an affordability problem. Premiums and out-of-pocket costs keep rising despite—or rather because of—the government’s attempt to control both. The common explanation…
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America Needs Pennsylvania’s Energy [PODCAST]
Pennsylvania sits atop one of the largest natural gas reserves on the planet. It exports electricity, supports high-paying energy jobs, and has the potential to expand its nuclear power capacity.
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When Schools Aren’t Safe, Families Deserve Better Choices
The hazing story coming out of Cheltenham High—in which a 15-year-old football player not only endured sexual assault by his teammates but also was silenced by…
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Pennsylvania’s Economy Trails Nationally
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently celebrated Pennsylvania’s appearance in a new national ranking that suggests it’s a business-friendly destination. The commonwealth now ranks 13th on CNBC’s America’s Top States for…
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Millions of Public-School Students are Eligible for New Federal Scholarship
A new scholarship opportunity will soon be available to millions of students nationwide. About 53 million K–12 students—both public- and private-school students—qualify for the new Federal…
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Fewer Students, Bigger Budgets: The Public Education Paradox
American public schools are shrinking yet spending more than ever. Reason Magazine recently laid out a stark trend. Since 2019, nationwide public school enrollment has dropped…
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Could This Be the Biggest School Choice Victory Yet? [PODCAST]
The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit could dramatically expand educational opportunity across America—but only if governors choose to opt in. Andrew Lewis sits down with Tommy Schultz, CEO of…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Delivers Unanimous Win for Private Property Rights
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued a landmark unanimous 7–0 decision that fundamentally reshapes how far the Fourth Amendment’s protections extend across the commonwealth—and the Commonwealth Foundation helped shape that…
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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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