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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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When States Lead, America Wins: Featuring Former Gov. Scott Walker [PODCAST]
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Pennsylvania Levels the Playing Field for Virtual Students—With Room to Grow
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Pinching Pennies: How Government Intervention in Health Care Failed
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America Needs Pennsylvania’s Energy [PODCAST]
Read More: America Needs Pennsylvania’s Energy [PODCAST]Energy
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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How Representative Are Pennsylvania’s Public Sector Unions?
Whether one supports or opposes government unionization, it’s hard to argue with a novel reform embedded within Florida’s newly enacted government union law. The reform, which…
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Why PJM’s Price Cap Costs Pennsylvanians
Pennsylvania’s electricity prices have increased 46 percent since 2018, and the grid that delivers that power is under unprecedented strain. The policies…
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Stopping the Pennsylvania Exodus [PODCAST]
Pennsylvania isn’t just competing with neighboring states—it’s competing with the fastest-growing economies in the country. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis examines how tax policy and government…
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Commonwealth Foundation Joins Education Secretary McMahon to Advance Educational Freedom in Pennsylvania
Last Friday, the Commonwealth Foundation joined national and state leaders under the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg to deliver a straightforward message: Gov. Josh Shapiro must opt in to the new…
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Why Your Electric Bill is So High in Pennsylvania? [PODCAST]
Pennsylvania energy prices have surged—up 46 percent since 2018—but the reason isn’t complicated. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis breaks down what’s really driving higher electricity bills…
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Don’t Be Fooled by Shapiro—Six Times the Governor Pranked Pennsylvanians
April Fools’ Day is an annual reminder that you can’t believe everything you see or hear. Pranksters unleash a bevy of practical jokes, from Taco Bell claiming it bought…
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New Philly Schools Report Shows Increased Spending on Staff, Declining Enrollment, and Worse Academic Outcomes
In March, with no fanfare, the School District of Philadelphia posted its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The new report shows that, despite record-level spending, district…
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Megan Martin Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award as a Leader in Law
Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ) recently honored Megan Martin with its Lifetime Achievement Award for Leaders in Law. Megan Martin, Commonwealth Foundation’s chief operating officer and…
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The Second Annual “Shapiro Self-Promotion Madness”
April 6, 2026 And the winner is… “Sweet Ride”! This is the LAST ROUND of @GovernorShapiro’s Self-Promotion Madness!Now is your final chance to vote for…
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This One Law is Throttling High-Speed Internet in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is sitting on $711 million in federal broadband funding. But a bureaucratic misclassification, buried inside a Pennsylvania law, threatens to undermine the whole effort—and now…
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Florida Just Showed Pennsylvania How It’s Done on Government Union Reform
Florida’s legislature just passed a bill that continues the state’s recent reforms targeting government unions—and Pennsylvania should watch closely. Florida’s Senate Bill (SB) 1296 creates a first-of-its-kind condition for…
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Government Unions vs. The Taxpayer [PODCAST]
Public-sector unions were created to protect workers—so how did they become partisan political powerhouses? In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis speaks with David Osborne of the Commonwealth…
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Read More: Government Unions vs. The Taxpayer [PODCAST]Regulation
Pennsylvania Permitting Feels the Need for SPEED
Permitting is a mess in Pennsylvania, leaving many businesses in the dark about when they can begin their work. This is especially true with those seeking permission from the Department…
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If You Win Pennsylvania, You Win America [PODCAST]
Pennsylvania has backed the winning presidential candidate in five straight elections—and according to top pollster Patrick Ruffini, that’s no accident. Host Andrew Lewis talks with Ruffini to break down…
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Shapiro’s Taxpayer-Funded Vanity Tour Rages On
Recent reporting exposed the Shapiro administration’s reliance on artificial intelligence to write its newly released Housing Action Plan. And it’s no wonder Shapiro has outsourced his…
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