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As a national thought leader, the Commonwealth Foundation's commentary and insights grace the pages and websites of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Newsweek, The Hill, and many others. Here are some of our most recent editorials and media hits.

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Energy

Pennsylvania Stopped Costly Energy Taxes. But Government Mandates are Still Driving Up Electricity Bills.

  • Andrew Lewis
  • July 22, 2026

Originally published by TribLIVE. Pennsylvania families, already struggling to afford the rising cost of living, avoided even more expensive utility bills with the recently passed state budget. When Gov.

Read More: Pennsylvania Stopped Costly Energy Taxes. But Government Mandates are Still Driving Up Electricity Bills.

State Budget

Pennsylvania Avoided Tax Hikes—But Only for Now

  • Andrew Lewis
  • July 21, 2026
Read More: Pennsylvania Avoided Tax Hikes—But Only for Now
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Regulation

Government Intervention—not Free Markets—Made Your Housing and Healthcare Unaffordable

  • Nathan Benefield
  • July 21, 2026
Read More: Government Intervention—not Free Markets—Made Your Housing and Healthcare Unaffordable
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Welfare

Pennsylvania’s Welfare Error Rate Is High. But New Numbers Provide Hope.

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • July 21, 2026
Read More: Pennsylvania’s Welfare Error Rate Is High. But New Numbers Provide Hope.

Interstate 80 may get tolls

  • November 3, 2009

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School taxes in Pennsylvania may soar to pay for pension promises

  • November 1, 2009

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Read More: School taxes in Pennsylvania may soar to pay for pension promises

Lack Of Tort Reform Costing Pennsylvania

  • November 1, 2009

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Pa. budget adds up to bankruptcy

  • October 27, 2009

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Cities get a break on pensions but critics aren’t so sure it’s a good idea

  • October 25, 2009

Media Hit

Read More: Cities get a break on pensions but critics aren’t so sure it’s a good idea

Punishing the next generation in Pa.

  • October 21, 2009

Media Hit

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Critics Skeptical About Fate Of Lawmakers’ Grants

  • October 18, 2009

Media Hit

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Legislators protect their own finances while cutting budget

  • October 18, 2009

Media Hit

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Special interests spared from state budget cuts

  • October 18, 2009

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Read More: Special interests spared from state budget cuts

Punishing The Next Generation: The Rendell Pension Legacy

  • October 18, 2009

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State parks and environment could take hits, advocates say

  • October 16, 2009

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The Film Tax Credit: A bad program survives

  • October 16, 2009

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The Pension Bomb

  • October 15, 2009

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Budget cuts force PBS-39 to cancel programs

  • October 13, 2009

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The state budget: A weaselly punt

  • October 13, 2009

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Pension fix needed now

  • October 12, 2009

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Big trouble awaiting the next Pa. governor

  • October 12, 2009

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Editorial: Finally, a Budget

  • October 12, 2009

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Analysis: State budget delay cloaks politicians in shame

  • October 11, 2009

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Read More: Analysis: State budget delay cloaks politicians in shame

What’s next after budget? Here’s a must-do list for Pennsylvania lawmakers

  • October 11, 2009

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Read More: What’s next after budget? Here’s a must-do list for Pennsylvania lawmakers

An Honest Debate About State Spending

  • October 10, 2009

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