Commentary

Killing Jobs & Playing Favorites: Meet Pa.’s Tax Code

• Jeff Coleman (Author)
• September 15, 2016

Pennsylvania has more than 3,000 taxing authorities—a staggering number that exceeds almost any other state in the nation. Jared Walczak of the non-partisan Tax Foundation says simplification and neutrality are the…

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How Money Walks Out of Pennsylvania

• September 1, 2016

Last year, nearly 42,000 Pennsylvanians left the state to pursue their dreams elsewhere--that's one person every 12 and a half minutes. Why? Travis Brown, Forbes contributor and author of How…

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Education

Charter Reform: Get it Right

• James Paul
• August 30, 2016

Over the next nine months, many students will have their lives transformed for the better. But for thousands of other children, this time of year is defined by disappointment. They are…

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Regulation

State Government is Killing My Business

• August 22, 2016

In 2013, I opened my first business. I’d overcome many challenges and assumed some gut-wrenching risks to get there, but I did it—and I was proud. But less than three…

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Removing Labels: My Journey to Commonwealth Foundation’s Board

• August 15, 2016

How did a registered Democrat and the daughter of former Democratic Governor George Leader find a place on Commonwealth Foundation’s Board? Some might say the relationship seems a stretch. Or does…

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Removing Labels: My Journey to Commonwealth Foundation’s Board

• August 15, 2016

How did a registered Democrat and the daughter of former Democratic Governor George Leader find a place on Commonwealth Foundation’s Board? Some might say the relationship seems a stretch. Or does…

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Budget 2016-17: Spend-first, Tax-later

• August 15, 2016

“We want to agree on a general appropriations bill, and then we'll get to work on how to pay for it.” That’s not how budgeting should work—just ask any family…

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Budget 2016-17: Spend-first, Tax-later

• August 15, 2016

“We want to agree on a general appropriations bill, and then we'll get to work on how to pay for it.” That’s not how budgeting should work—just ask any family…

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Chart of the Month Aug-Sept

• August 15, 2016

On of these Pa. growth rates is not like the others…

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Chart of the Month Aug-Sept

• August 15, 2016

On of these Pa. growth rates is not like the others…

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Did you Hear Aug-Sept

• August 15, 2016

Since 2001, the EITC has been a pillar of school choice in the commonwealth, allowing K-12 students to receive financial aid to attend schools that best fit their needs.

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Did you Hear Aug-Sept

• August 15, 2016

Since 2001, the EITC has been a pillar of school choice in the commonwealth, allowing K-12 students to receive financial aid to attend schools that best fit their needs.

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Note from the Team Aug-Sept

• August 15, 2016

On July 1, we were thrilled to officially welcome Jane Leader Janeczek, a Democrat and the daughter of former Governor George Leader, as Commonwealth Foundation’s Board Chair.

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Note from the Team Aug-Sept

• August 15, 2016

On July 1, we were thrilled to officially welcome Jane Leader Janeczek, a Democrat and the daughter of former Governor George Leader, as Commonwealth Foundation’s Board Chair.

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Commonwealth Insight

• August 10, 2016

Commonwealth Insight is the podcast of the Commonwealth Foundation. Every other week, we'll post new episodes featuring leaders and influencers in our state and country. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google…

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How Entrepreneurs Impact Public Policy

• August 1, 2016

In the inaugural episode of Commonwealth Insight, we talk with Evan Baehr, president and co-founder of Able lending and co-author of the book Get Backed. Then, Matt Brouillette joins the…

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Criminal Justice Reform

Keystone Criminal Justice

• Charles Mitchell
• July 19, 2016

As lifelong conservatives, we’re proud to call ourselves tough on crime and to support lengthy prison terms for dangerous felons. But after a long, taxpayer-funded era of mass incarceration, it’s…

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Regulation

‘Spend-first, Tax-later’ is Flawed Budgeting

• Nathan Benefield
• July 8, 2016

As it stands, this budget leaves families trapped in a game of tax roulette—praying their taxes don’t go up this year. Next year, let’s hope taxpayers don’t have to choose…

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Criminal Justice Reform

My Journey to Commonwealth Foundation’s Board

• June 30, 2016

How did a registered Democrat and the daughter of former Democratic Governor George Leader find a place on Commonwealth Foundation’s Board? …

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State Budget

Harrisburg Should Curb Waste, Not Fund It

• Elizabeth Stelle
• June 21, 2016

What do waking up, driving to work, and stopping at Starbucks have in common? Each of these seemingly mundane activities is impacted by state taxes. It’s time to break this…

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Public Union Democracy

Our Collision Course with Pa.’s Pension Iceberg

• Richard Dreyfuss
• June 17, 2016

As Pennsylvania continues approaching the public pension iceberg at full speed, how can we avoid a collision? Simply put, through reforms that mirror steps taken by the private sector years…

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