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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.

Group is no PAC; not on Corbett’s team

  • November 3, 2014

Media Hit

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PFT stands in way of better schools

  • November 3, 2014

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Lt. Gov Jim Cawley campaigns in Norristown

  • October 31, 2014

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Fact checking Corbett’s latest campaign ad

  • October 31, 2014

Media Hit

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Examining Gov. Tom Corbett’s record of no-tax pledges and big tax breaks

  • October 30, 2014

Media Hit

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Humor a tactic for political ads in race for Pa. Governor

  • October 30, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Humor a tactic for political ads in race for Pa. Governor

Governor gives out $135M in grants weeks before election

  • October 29, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Governor gives out $135M in grants weeks before election

Corbett blasts Wolf; Clinton speaks at challenger’s South Side rally

  • October 28, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Corbett blasts Wolf; Clinton speaks at challenger’s South Side rally

Wolf’s tax increases will weigh heavily on Harrisburg families: Bob Dick

  • October 28, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Wolf’s tax increases will weigh heavily on Harrisburg families: Bob Dick

Trailing in polls, GOP Pennsylvania governor paints opponent as tax-hiker

  • October 27, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Trailing in polls, GOP Pennsylvania governor paints opponent as tax-hiker

Scaife-related foundations poised to take bigger stage

  • October 27, 2014

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Read More: Scaife-related foundations poised to take bigger stage

Wolf rejects income tax plan analysis

  • October 27, 2014

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Read More: Wolf rejects income tax plan analysis

Governor’s race: Corbett attacks Wolf’s state income tax plan

  • October 27, 2014

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Read More: Governor’s race: Corbett attacks Wolf’s state income tax plan

Chainsaws, Shining twins and income taxes

  • October 27, 2014

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The PFT Fails Philly’s Students and Teachers

  • October 27, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: The PFT Fails Philly’s Students and Teachers

PA-Gov Round-Up: Last in Jobs and Tripled Taxes?

  • October 24, 2014

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Read More: PA-Gov Round-Up: Last in Jobs and Tripled Taxes?

Wolf says he’ll end food-stamp asset test if elected governor

  • October 24, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Wolf says he’ll end food-stamp asset test if elected governor

Ad Watch: New campaign ad talks taxes

  • October 24, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: Ad Watch: New campaign ad talks taxes

More Heat On The Gubernatorial Campaign Trail As Corbett Visits Pittsburgh

  • October 23, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: More Heat On The Gubernatorial Campaign Trail As Corbett Visits Pittsburgh

The Tom Wolf income tax plan: What we know, and what we don’t

  • October 22, 2014

Media Hit

Read More: The Tom Wolf income tax plan: What we know, and what we don’t

Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley stops in York County, criticizes Democrat Tom Wolf over income tax plan

  • October 21, 2014

Media Hit

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