Commonwealth Foundation Commonwealth Foundation
Donate

Main Menu

  • About
    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Podcast
    • Better PA Plan
    • Featured
      • State Budget Deal Analysis
      • Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
      • EITC Scholarship Myths & Facts
      • Deficit Watch
      • Welfare Reform
    • Issues
      • State Budget
      • Education
      • Energy
      • Welfare
      • Regulation
      • Taxes & Economy
      • Health Care
      • Public Union Democracy
      • Government Accountability
      • Criminal Justice Reform
    • Research
      • All Research
      • Analysis: Tax Credit Scholarships
      • 50-State Labor Report
      • Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards
      • 2026-27 State Budget Backgrounder
    • Press Releases
    • In the News
    • Media Inquiries
  • Get Involved
  • Blog
  • Donate
  • X
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

In the News

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.

Latest Content

Public Union Democracy

Government Unions Are Making a Comeback—and Taxpayers Will Pay the Price

  • David Osborne
  • September 14, 2026

Originally published by National Review. overnment unions looked like they were up against the ropes in 2018. Then, a landmark Supreme Court decision, Janus v.

Read More: Government Unions Are Making a Comeback—and Taxpayers Will Pay the Price

One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On

  • Megan Martin
  • September 10, 2026
Read More: One Year Later, Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Carries On
Shadow school choice

Education

Who Holds Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Accountable?

  • Rachel Langan
  • September 8, 2026
Read More: Who Holds Pennsylvania’s Public Schools Accountable?
governor wolf legacy pennsylvania

Regulation

Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Seeks COVID-19-Style Lockdown Powers

  • Megan Martin
  • September 7, 2026
Read More: Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Seeks COVID-19-Style Lockdown Powers

Harrisburg International Airport dangles $500,000 for nonstop Denver flights

  • February 10, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Harrisburg International Airport dangles $500,000 for nonstop Denver flights

Governor’s Proposed Budget Means Cuts for Education & Welfare

  • February 7, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Governor’s Proposed Budget Means Cuts for Education & Welfare

Corbett’s budget mostly holds line on school spending

  • February 7, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Corbett’s budget mostly holds line on school spending

Will Gov. Corbett cut public education in budget again?

  • February 7, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Will Gov. Corbett cut public education in budget again?

Pennsylvania to Vote on Permitting Counties to Tax Natural Gas

  • February 7, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Pennsylvania to Vote on Permitting Counties to Tax Natural Gas

Inmates collect unemployment from behind bars

  • February 3, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Inmates collect unemployment from behind bars

Experts disagree on impact of gambling revenue on school tax bills

  • February 1, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Experts disagree on impact of gambling revenue on school tax bills

Pennsylvania needs to curb food stamp abuse

  • January 31, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Pennsylvania needs to curb food stamp abuse

Welfare reforms protect poor, taxpayers

  • January 30, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Welfare reforms protect poor, taxpayers

Asset test for food stamps a sound idea for Pennsylvania

  • January 29, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Asset test for food stamps a sound idea for Pennsylvania

W-B officials get good pay, perks

  • January 23, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: W-B officials get good pay, perks

City can find only one fire truck bid request

  • January 23, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: City can find only one fire truck bid request

Want better schools? Let them compete

  • January 17, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Want better schools? Let them compete

Competition for students will improve education

  • January 17, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Competition for students will improve education

Pa. has proposal on prevailing wage reforms

  • January 17, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Pa. has proposal on prevailing wage reforms

Less booze for your buck at state stores

  • January 12, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Less booze for your buck at state stores

Prices on some wines, spirits will rise in February

  • January 12, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Prices on some wines, spirits will rise in February

Liquor board approves price hikes on 300 products

  • January 12, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Liquor board approves price hikes on 300 products

Corbett’s austerity gets mixed reviews

  • January 3, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Corbett’s austerity gets mixed reviews

Ex-lawmakers draw pensions

  • January 2, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Ex-lawmakers draw pensions

Taxpayers shell out $49M for retiring employees’ sick time

  • January 2, 2012

Media Hit

Read More: Taxpayers shell out $49M for retiring employees’ sick time

Pagination

  1. Go to first page
  2. Go to previous page
  3. 77
  4. 78
  5. 79
  6. 80
  7. 81
  8. 82
  9. 83
  10. Go to next page
  11. Go to last page
Commonwealth Foundation
Donate

Main Menu

  • About
    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Podcast
    • Better PA Plan
  • Policy & Research
    • All Research
    • State Budget
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Welfare
    • Regulation
    • Taxes & Economy
    • Health Care
    • Public Union Democracy
    • Government Accountability
    • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Press
    • Press Releases
    • In the News
    • Media Inquiries
  • Get Involved
  • Blog
  • X
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Contact Us

Best Places to Work Badge

Commonwealth Foundation 2026
Privacy Policy

Get inside updates on what's happening in Harrisburg.

SIGN UP HERE