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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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Health Care

Rising Premiums and Sweeping Fraud—Government Fails to Deliver Quality Care

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • October 8, 2026

Originally published by the Gettysburg Times. It’s another year and another premium hike for Pennsylvanians. Whether you get your health insurance from your job or on…

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Education

He Was Never Supposed to Talk. Now His Parents’ Nonprofit Helps Hundreds of Kids Find Their Voice

  • Rachel Langan
  • October 5, 2026
Read More: He Was Never Supposed to Talk. Now His Parents’ Nonprofit Helps Hundreds of Kids Find Their Voice
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Health Care

Pennsylvania Can’t Afford Democrats’ Failed Single-Payer Fantasy

  • Kevin Kane
  • September 29, 2026
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Government Accountability

State’s Proposed Health Regulation Changes Would Allow Unchecked Power

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 26, 2026
Read More: State’s Proposed Health Regulation Changes Would Allow Unchecked Power

Privatize Philly mass transit

  • November 19, 2009

Media Hit

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Revamp state Constitution

  • November 19, 2009

Media Hit

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Government officials’ pay bumps no sure thing

  • November 18, 2009

Media Hit

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Letters: Pa. schools have shown dramatic improvement

  • November 18, 2009

Media Hit

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Public Paying For Plenty Of Office Space

  • November 17, 2009

Media Hit

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Growing pains not graceful for unions

  • November 17, 2009

Media Hit

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Perzel returns to his seat in Pa. House

  • November 17, 2009

Media Hit

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Break Up SEPTA

  • November 17, 2009

Media Hit

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Sands casino spent the most to woo state lawmakers

  • November 17, 2009

Media Hit

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Government Watchdogs Call for Constitutional Convention in Pa.

  • November 16, 2009

Media Hit

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Good government groups call for constitutional convention

  • November 16, 2009

Media Hit

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Lawmakers have great pension plans

  • November 15, 2009

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List of Lawmaker Scandals Grows

  • November 13, 2009

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Letters: Public sees few pluses to more school spending

  • November 12, 2009

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State Rep.: Outlaw transit strikes in Phila.

  • November 11, 2009

Media Hit

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Midweek Briefing

  • November 11, 2009

Media Hit

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How Pa. can prevent the next SEPTA strike

  • November 10, 2009

Media Hit

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Competition will drive down electric rates

  • November 8, 2009

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The state & alcohol: Go out of business

  • November 6, 2009

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More proof: State should exit liquor business

  • November 5, 2009

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State-run setup’s benefit doubted

  • November 3, 2009

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