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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.

Researcher takes issue with story

  • September 19, 2010

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Energy tax would thwart Pennsylvania gold rush

  • September 16, 2010

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The Harrisburg Canary

  • September 16, 2010

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Citizens Scrimp As Government Spends

  • September 11, 2010

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Pa. Dems to Give Big Kiss to Trial Lawyers

  • September 11, 2010

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Gov. doesn’t back off criticism of GOP ‘wackos

  • September 9, 2010

Media Hit

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Rainy-day funds top $2.75 billion in state’s schools

  • September 9, 2010

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Read More: Rainy-day funds top $2.75 billion in state’s schools

The PG doesn’t justify confiscating drillers’ money

  • September 9, 2010

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Read More: The PG doesn’t justify confiscating drillers’ money

Gas experts’ opinions differ, but they share skepticism of October severance tax deadline

  • September 8, 2010

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Read More: Gas experts’ opinions differ, but they share skepticism of October severance tax deadline

General Assembly has busy agenda

  • September 7, 2010

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Pennsylvania agencies, legislators pondering budget cuts

  • September 6, 2010

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Natural gas tax looms as bad policy

  • September 5, 2010

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Sunday pops

  • September 5, 2010

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School districts’ Rainy Day Funds: Too much padding or a necessary cushion?

  • September 4, 2010

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Browne promotes pension changes

  • September 2, 2010

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LCB’s snootful

  • September 2, 2010

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Barring speakers may backfire on West Chester board

  • September 1, 2010

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Unmasking Ed Rendell’s poker face

  • August 31, 2010

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Activists take sides on looming retirement system crisis

  • August 31, 2010

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Virginia ponders losing ABC stores; studies conflict on privatizing liquor sales

  • August 30, 2010

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Read More: Virginia ponders losing ABC stores; studies conflict on privatizing liquor sales

County school districts make difficult decisions as they try to maintain high level of education.

  • August 29, 2010

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