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.

Education

Commonwealth Foundation Welcomes Andrew Lewis as President and CEO

  • September 4, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa., September 4, 2024—The Commonwealth Foundation Board of Directors has unanimously named Andrew Lewis the organization’s sixth president and CEO effective September 19, 2024. Lewis served four years in…

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Energy

An ‘All-of-the-Above’ Energy Plan Is No Plan At All

  • André Béliveau
  • September 4, 2024

Originally published at National Review When it comes to energy policy, our political zeitgeist is rather, shall we say, energized. During the Democratic National Convention, Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro —…

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Energy

Troubling times are ahead for American energy

  • André Béliveau
  • August 26, 2024

Originally published at The Patriot-News If you thought your energy bills were ridiculous this summer, a recent power market auction indicates things will only worsen. Every year,…

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Regulation

Harris’s Price Controls Ignore Basic Economics

  • Stephen Bloom
  • August 22, 2024

Originally published at Delaware Valley Journal Vice President Kamala Harris wants to make groceries cheaper. However, her vague proposal to ban “price gouging” will have the opposite effect. Economists,…

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Education

DNC Ad Highlights Josh Shapiro’s Record: Ain’t Got Sh*t Done

  • August 20, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 20, 2024—While Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes the rounds at Democratic Convention events in Chicago, the Commonwealth Foundation is highlighting his lack of legislative accomplishments in an…

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Energy

André Béliveau Discusses LNG Energy Policy on Fox and Friends

  • André Béliveau
  • August 19, 2024

Sr. Manager of Energy Policy André Béliveau joined Fox and Friends’ Brian Kilmeade on Monday, August 19, 2024, to discuss energy policy, LNG exports, and Vice President Harris’ flip flop…

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Energy

Commonwealth Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations Opposing Anti-Energy Policies in the Inflation Reduction Act on its Two-Year Anniversary

  • August 16, 2024

Originally published at the Competitive Enterprise Institute The Competitive Enterprise Institute today sent a coalition letter signed by more than 50 conservative and free market organizations to Congress urging the dismantling of…

Coalition Letter

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Education

Shapiro Lost the Veepstakes–and He Only Has Himself to Blame

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 13, 2024

Originally published at RealClearPennsylvania Earlier this month, all signs pointed to Gov. Josh Shapiro joining Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket. After all, Shapiro sits atop…

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State Budget

Mass Transit Bailout

  • August 13, 2024

Summary Mass transit agencies, including Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) in Pittsburgh, have seen steep declines in ridership since 2019. Gov. Josh Shapiro…

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Education

Josh Shapiro Can Now Focus on Leading Pennsylvania

  • August 13, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa., August 13, 2024 — Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate should have Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro asking himself, why Walz, writes Commonwealth…

Press Release

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Education

Josh Shapiro can now focus on leading Pennsylvania

  • Charles Mitchell
  • August 11, 2024

Originally published at The Patriot-News Being passed over for vice president may be the best thing that ever happened to Josh Shapiro. That’s probably not what our…

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Energy

The DEP won’t use the people who can solve the problem

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 9, 2024

Originally published at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Government red tape has long been a problem in Pennsylvania, hindering economic growth and making the commonwealth unattractive for businesses. To address this…

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Education

André Béliveau on Kamala’s VP Pick

  • André Béliveau
  • August 6, 2024

André Béliveau, Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation, joins us. Originally we had booked Andre to discuss why Shapiro would be a poor choice, but with the…

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Energy

High gas prices threaten Pennsylvania’s economy

  • Hanna Bechtel
  • August 6, 2024

Originally published at Broad + Liberty Summer road trips and tourism are integral to Pennsylvania. From riding buggies in Amish Country to visiting Gettysburg’s battlegrounds, people nationwide journey to the…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania’s spending billions more than we can afford

  • Andrew Holman
  • August 5, 2024

Originally published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Harrisburg celebrates the newly signed 2024–25 state budget. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, his fellow Democratic lawmakers, and even state Senate Republicans see the…

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Education

Shapiro’s Backward Budget

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • August 2, 2024

Originally published at RealClearPennsylvania Pennsylvania’s most precious resource – people – are leaving. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s newly adopted 2024–25 state budget, once more, mimics the policies of other declining…

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Education

Why Kamala Harris may ignore Josh Shapiro

  • July 31, 2024

There is a growing speculation around Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s odds of being selected as Kamala Harris’ running mate. While the buzz around Shapiro continues to grow, his inexperience and…

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