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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]
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Without the Department of Education, Will Pennsylvania Students Survive?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20th to reduce the U.S. Department of Education to its essential functions, taking its first steps by…
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No Reason to Worry
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.We have a new X handle! Follow @MyCommonwealth…
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Hackers, Freedom, Cyber Charters, and More
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Help us reach more Pennsylvanians on social media!…
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Hackers Ransom 500,000 Union Members’ Personal Information
NBC 10 Philadelphia recently reported that Pennsylvania’s largest teacher union was the victim of a dark-web cyberattack. The attack targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and impacted…
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Is Shapiro Ignoring Students in Need?
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. Be sure to follow us on…
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Will Leaving PJM Affect Your Energy Bill?
The “P” in PJM Interconnection stands for Pennsylvania. That could change, but should it? Lawmakers—especially Gov. Josh Shapiro—are flirting with the idea of leaving PJM, but their policies are more…
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Cyber Charters are Crucial for Pennsylvania’s Most Vulnerable Students
Charter and cyber charter schools are the only tuition-free options for Pennsylvania families seeking educational alternatives to their assigned district public school. About 60,000 students attend a Pennsylvania cyber…
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Taxpayer-Funded TikToks?
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Be sure to follow us on social media to…
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Shapiro’s Taxpayer-Funded Vanity
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants you to think he is a superhero. The governor released a new video, casting himself as a video-game fighter battling for Pennsylvanians against greed and…
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Exposing Shapiro’s Inflated Budget
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Be sure to follow us on social media to…
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The Inconvenient Truth About Pennsylvania Natural Gas
When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, Pennsylvania natural gas doesn’t get the credit it deserves. To some, natural gas is just another “evil” cog of the fossil fuel industry.
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These Pennsylvania Scholarships Help Kids Escape Failing Schools. But They Are Not Enough.
Pennsylvania once was a national leader in school choice programs. The commonwealth’s two tax-credit scholarships—the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity…
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Is Shapiro Different?
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. Josh Shapiro isn’t a “different Democrat” Gov. Josh…
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Megan Martin loves her new job. Learn why.
Megan Martin is the Commonwealth Foundation’s chief operating officer and general counsel. Before joining the Commonwealth Foundation, Megan served as the vice president and general counsel of the Pennsylvania Chamber…
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Three Mile Island Is “Ahead of Schedule.” Here’s Why This Is Good News.
Three Mile Island—the previously shuttered nuclear reactor and soon to be the Crane Clean Energy Center—is “ahead of schedule,” according to spokespeople. Why Is This Great News? This is…
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Broken Promises
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. Shapiro’s Broken Promises are Breaking Pennsylvania Everyone knows…
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What’s Shapiro Hiding?
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues being debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro’s Super Bowl Appearance Highlights…
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Three Things Missing from Shapiro’s Budget
Most commentary about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address focuses on what’s in his 2025–26 proposal. But what did the governor leave out? School Choice Shapiro, once again, omitted any reference…
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Shapiro’s Super Bowl Appearance Highlights His Lack of Transparency
Gov. Josh Shapiro spent the weekend cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. How he scored tickets to the event, however, has been a sore subject for the…
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The Quickest Way Out of RGGI? That’s Easy, Mr. Governor.
Gov. Josh Shapiro must take note. A good Pennsylvania energy plan will: Put people first. Advocate responsible environmental stewardship. Focus entirely on energy abundance. Prioritize electric grid reliability and affordability.
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How Gov. Josh Shapiro Should Address the Pennsylvania Budget
On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his annual budget address. In this speech, the governor will lay out his economic vision for Pennsylvania. Though we don’t know what’s in…
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