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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…

Read More: Rising Premiums and Sweeping Fraud—Government Fails to Deliver Quality Care
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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
Read More: Pennsylvania Can’t Afford Democrats’ Failed Single-Payer Fantasy
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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

Pennsylvania lawmakers push for open public-sector union bargaining

  • March 23, 2015

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Is Pennsylvania ready to boost higher education spending?

  • March 23, 2015

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Fun with funds: Pennsylvania’s $78B budget problem

  • March 23, 2015

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Read More: Fun with funds: Pennsylvania’s $78B budget problem

Critic of pension reform is the one who is ‘striking out’: PennLive letters

  • March 23, 2015

Media Hit

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Total cost of Pennsylvania’s proposed budget: $78.6 billion

  • March 20, 2015

Media Hit

Read More: Total cost of Pennsylvania’s proposed budget: $78.6 billion

Letter to the Editor: Pa. pension mess needs 401(k)-style fix

  • March 20, 2015

Media Hit

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Arne Duncan’s comments on Pennsylvania school funding ‘misleading’

  • March 20, 2015

Media Hit

Read More: Arne Duncan’s comments on Pennsylvania school funding ‘misleading’

Pay the bill and shut up!

  • March 20, 2015

Media Hit

Read More: Pay the bill and shut up!

How area schools fare under Gov. Tom Wolf budget plan

  • March 16, 2015

Media Hit

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Cabot makes impression in Hazleton

  • March 16, 2015

Media Hit

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Group: Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget could cost Pennsylvania families $1,400

  • March 16, 2015

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Gov. Wolf’s budget is a bad idea

  • March 16, 2015

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Severance Tax Talk Already Reducing Drilling

  • March 16, 2015

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Free-market group: Wolf’s budget would cost families $1,400

  • March 11, 2015

Media Hit

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Fiscal Office director puts Pa. budget deficit well below Wolf’s estimate

  • March 11, 2015

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Wolf budget proposal called ‘tax and spend shell game’ by conservatives

  • March 11, 2015

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School funding foes clash over Pennsylvania’s lesson plans

  • March 11, 2015

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Wolf’s budget plan ‘a lot of smoke, mirrors and confusion,’ lawmaker says

  • March 11, 2015

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Read More: Wolf’s budget plan ‘a lot of smoke, mirrors and confusion,’ lawmaker says

Huskey: What a difference a party makes

  • March 9, 2015

Media Hit

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Charter school advocates cry foul over Gov. Wolf’s budget

  • March 9, 2015

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Officials react to Gov. Wolf’s budgetary proposal

  • March 9, 2015

Media Hit

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