Every family, business owner, and taxpayer in Pennsylvania should be able to increase their financial security without undue interference from our state government. Free-market policies that limit taxes, allow entrepreneurs to innovate and create jobs, and offer stability to families will put our state on track to become a national leader. Policies that enact spending limits, cut taxes, and reduce regulations will help Pennsylvania avoid debt and restore sound fiscal planning that will benefit citizens in the years to come.

Prosperity

Governor Shapiro’s Budget is Nothing New

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • February 17, 2025

Originally published by the York Dispatch. “I love Groundhog Day,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro during the budget address. Of course, the governor meant the Pennsylvania tradition of Punxsutawney…

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Prosperity

Governor Shapiro’s Broken Promises are Breaking Pennsylvania

  • Andrew Lewis
  • February 14, 2025

Originally published by Penn Live/Patriot-News. Everyone knows that politicians break promises. But Gov. Josh Shapiro’s promise-breaking is so sweeping it’s breathtaking. That’s all I could think after…

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Energy

Democrat Governors’ Energy Policies Bend Economics—and Reality

  • Gordon Tomb
  • February 13, 2025

Originally published by Daily Signal. It’s no secret that energy prices are on the rise. High demand for electricity and tight supplies—exacerbated by early retirements of coal-fired power plants—strain grid…

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Fairness

Independent Fiscal Office Shows Shapiro’s Budget Will Deepen the Deficit

  • February 12, 2025

IFO’s new Long-Term Budget Outlook Update illustrates Pennsylvania’s economic peril in light of Governor Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal. Harrisburg, Pa., February 11, 2025 — Today, Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office…

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Prosperity

Deficit Watch: February 2025

  • February 5, 2025

Background Pennsylvania faces serious fiscal challenges. The enacted 2024–25 General Fund budget created a $3.6 billion structural deficit, with $47.6 billion in spending and only $43.9 billion in net…

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Education

Governor Shapiro’s 2025 Budget Proposal: An Extreme Spending Binge

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 4, 2025

Overview Gov. Josh Shapiro’s radical overspending exacerbates what is already a massive budget deficit. His plan imposes new taxes this year and will force extreme tax hikes on working families…

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Energy

Lawmakers Move to Repeal Shapiro’s Harmful Energy Tax

  • February 4, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., February 4, 2025 – Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed, with a bipartisan 31-18 vote, legislation to leave the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Gov. Shapiro is currently appealing a Commonwealth…

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Energy

Work with the president on energy, governor

  • Andrew Lewis
  • February 4, 2025

Originally published at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Is Pennsylvania on the brink of a new era of bipartisanship? There are hopeful signs. On January 20th, Gov. Josh Shapiro congratulated President…

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Prosperity

Will Shapiro Address the $3.6 Billion Elephant in the Room?

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 3, 2025

Originally published at RealClearPennsylvania Watch Gov. Josh Shapiro closely during his annual budget address on Tuesday. The governor will lay out his vision for the upcoming year – undoubtedly…

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Energy

Shapiro’s Role in Rising Energy Prices

  • André Béliveau
  • January 29, 2025

Originally published at RealClearPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro seems concerned about Pennsylvanians’ energy bills – and rightfully so. The average Pennsylvania electricity bill has increased by more than …

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Energy

Paris Agreement Exit Signals Return of American Energy Dominance

  • André Béliveau
  • January 22, 2025

Originally published at Newsweek What matters more: America’s economy or European climate radicalism? Just hours after taking the Oath of Office, President Donald Trump gave the right answer. He withdrew…

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Prosperity

Pennsylvania’s running out of money

  • Andrew Holman
  • January 21, 2025

Originally published at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Stacy Garrity recently issued an urgent warning: This year’s budget will determine the commonwealth’s economic future — so lawmakers must plan wisely. Garrity, reelected…

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Prosperity

How to Balance the PA State Budget

  • January 21, 2025

Key Points Pennsylvania faces a $3.6 billion structural deficit in fiscal year (FY) 2024–25. Unless addressed, the deficit will require massive tax increases on working families by next year. Extreme…

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