Regulation

Pension “Reform” Goes to Gov. Rendell

  • November 15, 2010

HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth Foundation expressed disappointment with today’s passage of House Bill 2497, which defers significant pension costs on to…

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How Did Lawmakers Vote on HB 2497?

  • November 15, 2010

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 165-31 to pass HB 2497 today during a lame-duck session. Below you can find the full roll call…

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Education

Poll Shows Pennsylvanians Favor School Choice

  • November 9, 2010

Harrisburg, PA—Pennsylvania voters elected a Governor last Tuesday who is committed to school choice, sending a message that our children’s right to an excellent education is one they are…

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Taxes & Economy

Stop the Midnight Raid on PennVEST for a “Pipeline to Nowhere”

  • Matthew Brouillette
  • November 8, 2010

MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the General Assembly FROM:   Matthew J. Brouillette, President & CEO, Commonwealth Foundation DATE: November 8, 2010 RE: Stop Rendell/Hanger’s Midnight Raid on PennVEST…

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Education

Pennsylvania Voters Hit the Brakes on Runaway Government

  • November 3, 2010

HARRISBURG, PA — Commonwealth Foundation President & CEO Matthew J. Brouillette released the following statement regarding yesterday’s general election: “Yesterday, millions of Pennsylvanians collectively hit the brakes on runaway government…

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Government Accountability

Former Rep. Jeff Coleman Rejoins Commonwealth Foundation

  • October 29, 2010

HARRISBURG, PA —  The Commonwealth Foundation is pleased to announce that former State Representative Jeff Coleman has rejoined the Foundation as a senior fellow. Mr. Coleman was elected to the…

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Regulation

Pennsylvania Needs True Pension Reform

  • October 7, 2010

The state pension time bomb is taking front stage again in the waning days of the 2009-2010 legislative session. The Senate is revisiting HB 2497—the $27 billion pension deferral…

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