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Independent Fiscal Office Exposes Shapiro’s Overinflated Revenue Projections
Harrisburg, Pa., March 5, 2025 — Tuesday, the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released its analysis of revenue proposals contained in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025–26 budget proposal. This latest…
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Senate Republicans School Shapiro Administration, Stand up for Students and Taxpayers
Harrisburg, Pa., February 27, 2025 — Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed education spending…
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Commonwealth Foundation Announces Promotion of Elizabeth Stelle to Vice President of Policy
Elizabeth Stelle previously served as the Director of Policy Analysis for the Commonwealth Foundation. Harrisburg, Pa., February 26, 2025 — Commonwealth Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of…
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New Report: Demand for Tax Credit Scholarships Rises as Wait Lists Grow
Rising, unmet demand for EITC and OSTC programs necessitates expanded educational choice options like Lifeline Scholarships. Harrisburg, Pa., February 26, 2025 — Demand for school choice scholarships…
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David Osborne joins the Guy Benson Show on Fox News Radio
Curious to learn how Trump’s Labor Secretary pick, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, might impact public sector union policy? David Osborne, Senior Fellow of Labor Policy at Commonwealth Foundation discusses this and more…
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Audit Shows Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools are Fiscally Responsible
Cyber charter schools need reserve funds to ensure their continued operation despite fluctuations in their unpredictable funding. CORRECTION: A previous version of this release incorrectly stated that the fund…
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Pennsylvania’s Uncompetitive Economy Continues to Drive Away Residents
Harrisburg, PA, December 20, 2024 — New data from the United States Census Bureau shows Pennsylvania lost a net 11,500 residents to other states in domestic migration between July 2023 and July…
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Governor Shapiro’s Executive Orders Aren’t a Substitute for Real Regulatory Reform
Harrisburg, PA, November 19, 2024 — Gov. Josh Shapiro today issued an executive order to establish a so-called “fast track” for permits for economic development and infrastructure projects. Commonwealth Foundation Director…
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S2: E9 Featuring Commonwealth Foundation Sr. Education Analyst Rachel Langan
You’re in for a treat! In this episode of School Choice Report, host David Hardy interviews Rachel Langan, Senior Education Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Foundation, about Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement…
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