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School Choice: Helping One Student at a Time

• February 14, 2017

A charter school graduate explains why school choice is so meaningful to his family.

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Chart of the Month Jan-Feb 17

• February 14, 2017

For the first time since 1985, Pennsylvania’s total population declined last year, falling by more than 7,600. In state-to-state migration alone, Pennsylvania lost one resident every 11.5 minutes from July 2015 to…

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Chart of the Month Jan-Feb 17

• February 14, 2017

For the first time since 1985, Pennsylvania’s total population declined last year, falling by more than 7,600. In state-to-state migration alone, Pennsylvania lost one resident every 11.5 minutes from July 2015 to…

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Note from the Team Jan-Feb 17

• February 14, 2017

Our website has a brand new look, and Commonwealth Sense now has a digital home! Also, a teammate returns and a taxpayer victory...

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Note from the Team Jan-Feb 17

• February 14, 2017

Our website has a brand new look, and Commonwealth Sense now has a digital home! Also, a teammate returns and a taxpayer victory...

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Investor Profile: Chet Beiler

• Charles Mitchell
• February 14, 2017

Chet Beiler runs the nation’s leading gazebo retailer and, along with his wife, Sharon, is a longtime supporter of the Commonwealth Foundation. Recently, Charles Mitchell sat down with Chet at…

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Investor Profile: Chet Beiler

• February 14, 2017

Chet Beiler runs the nation’s leading gazebo retailer and, along with his wife, Sharon, is a longtime supporter of the Commonwealth Foundation. Recently, Charles Mitchell sat down with Chet at…

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Charter Reform: Get it Right

• James Paul
• February 1, 2017

Over the course of the school year, many students will have their lives transformed for the better. But for thousands of other children, the year is defined by disappointment. They…

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Charter Reform: Get it Right

• February 1, 2017

Over the course of the school year, many students will have their lives transformed for the better. But for thousands of other children, the year is defined by disappointment. They…

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Top Ten Recipients of Government Union Contributions

• Elizabeth Stelle
• February 1, 2017

Since 2010, five government unions have contributed $18 million from Political Action Committees. These same unions reported spending $40 million on "political activities and lobbying" using union dues. A significant…

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Top Ten Recipients of Government Union Contributions

• February 1, 2017

Since 2010, five government unions have contributed $18 million from Political Action Committees. These same unions reported spending $40 million on "political activities and lobbying" using union dues. A significant…

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In the News Oct/Nov 2016

• February 1, 2017

Check out the soundbites and quotes from our team these past two months.

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In the News Oct/Nov 2016

• February 1, 2017

Check out the soundbites and quotes from our team these past two months.

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Changing the Conversation

• February 1, 2017

To leverage this evolving medium, Commonwealth Foundation recently launched its new podcast, Commonwealth Insight. This podcast brings national, state, and local leaders into a forum where listeners can learn about…

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Changing the Conversation

• February 1, 2017

To leverage this evolving medium, Commonwealth Foundation recently launched its new podcast, Commonwealth Insight. This podcast brings national, state, and local leaders into a forum where listeners can learn about…

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Featured Chart Oct/Nov 2016

• February 1, 2017

How much does Pennsylvania spend on public education? Are we suffering from dramatic cuts? This chart says it all.

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Featured Chart Oct/Nov 2016

• February 1, 2017

How much does Pennsylvania spend on public education? Are we suffering from dramatic cuts? This chart says it all.

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Note From the Team Oct/Nov. 2016

• February 1, 2017

Standing up to Philadelphia union bosses is not for the faint of heart. Some might have been cowed into silence after becoming the target of union violence. Sarina Rose, a…

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Note From the Team Oct/Nov. 2016

• February 1, 2017

Standing up to Philadelphia union bosses is not for the faint of heart. Some might have been cowed into silence after becoming the target of union violence. Sarina Rose, a…

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Education

A Christmas Wish List for Pennsylvania

• Elizabeth Stelle
• December 22, 2016

“No more lives torn apart, and wars would never start, and time would heal all hearts.” You might recognize those words from the ubiquitous-around-the-holidays song, “Grown-Up Christmas List.” Grown up? Sure.

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Regulation

Don’t Wait on Washington for Manufacturing Jobs

• Gordon Tomb
• December 12, 2016

During his campaign stops in Pennsylvania, President-elect Donald Trump touted his intention to bring manufacturing jobs back to the state. That’s a worthy goal, but the truth…

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