State Budget
WATCH: Megan Martin on PCN Discussing State Budget, Mass Transit Bail-out, and More
Megan Martin, Commonwealth Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, joins PCN’s Capitol Preview to talk all things state budget. From public transit to Lifeline Scholarships, Martin outlines what good…
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Shapiro, House Democrats Miss the Budget Deadline Again, With No Deal in Sight
Harrisburg, Pa., June 30, 2025 —Today marks the end of Pennsylvania’s fiscal year and the deadline for lawmakers to pass the FY 2025–26 state budget, with no apparent deal in…
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New Poll: Voters Concerned About Increased Spending, Lack of Leadership
69% of voters believe Gov. Josh Shapiro needs to take a more active role in budget negotiations. Harrisburg, Pa., June 25, 2025 — As the June 30th deadline looms, voters…
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New Poll: Pennsylvanians Demand Energy Affordability
Voters strongly oppose Gov. Josh Shapiro’s top priorities, including RGGI, mass transit bailout, and government energy mandates. Harrisburg, Pa., May 29, 2025 — Two-thirds of Pennsylvanians are unaware of…
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Public Schools Increased Spending to $23,000 Per Student, Ballooned Reserves While Enrollment Declined
Harrisburg, Pa., May 15, 2025 — Pennsylvania school districts increased overall revenue collected in 2023–24 to $23,000 per student, while expanding general fund reserves to $7.4 billion, according to new…
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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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