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Pennsylvania Needs Genuine Election Integrity Reform
Originally published by Broad + Liberty. Imagine that you are at the liquor store but forgot your ID. Don’t worry, your friend can sign an affidavit saying you’re over 21.
Read More: Pennsylvania Needs Genuine Election Integrity ReformThe state government is ultimately held accountable to the people through the electoral process—but that should not be the only line of defense against government overreach or waste. Taxpayers deserve a transparent government that works for them. Reforms are needed to reduce corruption and limit the scope of government to its constitutional authority. Additionally, reforms that ensure a transparent budgeting process, a fair electoral process, and a streamlined regulatory process should be pursued to increase the government’s integrity.
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The Second Annual “Shapiro Self-Promotion Madness”
April 6, 2026 And the winner is… “Sweet Ride”! This is the LAST ROUND of @GovernorShapiro’s Self-Promotion Madness!Now is your final chance to vote for…
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[MEDIA] Andrew Lewis on ‘Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words’
Pennsylvania’s Policy Battles: Energy Independence, School Choice, and America 250 Andrew Lewis, President & CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation, joins “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” to discuss why…
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Shapiro’s Taxpayer-Funded Vanity Tour Rages On
Recent reporting exposed the Shapiro administration’s reliance on artificial intelligence to write its newly released Housing Action Plan. And it’s no wonder Shapiro has outsourced his…
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The Top Five Policy Victories of 2025—and a Look Ahead to 2026
Pennsylvania saw no shortage of controversies and political battles in 2025, including a four-month-long budget impasse. But this year also saw lawmakers enact several pro-growth policies—from expanding educational choice to…
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All Eyes Are on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Integrity is doing the right thing—even if nobody is watching. However, after this month’s election, it’s clear that Pennsylvanians are watching. Our…
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New Report: Shapiro’s ‘Get Sh*t Done’ Slogan Doesn’t Match His Record
Gov. Josh Shapiro remains Pennsylvania’s least legislatively productive governor in the past 50 years. Harrisburg, Pa., November 10, 2025 — As presidential ambitions of Pennsylvania’s 48th governor become increasingly…
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Gov. Shapiro’s Call for Civility Rings Hollow Amid His Own Partisan Attacks
Originally published by PennLive. Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro offered remarks to a conference, condemning all forms of political violence—everything from the…
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Pennsylvanians Blame Governor Shapiro for Budget Impasse, New Polling Finds
Pennsylvanians aren’t pleased with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s performance with this year’s state budget, according to a recently released poll. Moreover, Keystone State residents are increasingly concerned about the future of…
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SEPTA’s Manufactured Crisis Has Delayed State Budget Long Enough
Harrisburg, Pa., August 22, 2025 — This Sunday, after eight consecutive weeks of public fearmongering, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will enact self-imposed service cuts. Though completely avoidable, these…
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Shapiro’s Shadow Campaign: Taxpayer Funds Power National PR Machine
Originally published by RealClearPolitics. As speculation around his presidential ambitions swirls, make no mistake: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is already campaigning. And his national shadow…
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Myth-Busting SEPTA
For the Pennsylvania state budget, mass transit funding is all the rage these days—literally. The primary debate in Harrisburg revolves around the question of whether to send more state dollars…
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Top 10 Reasons Why Gov. Josh Shapiro is a Hypocrite
“He talks a good game,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro during his recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “And then when he gets to…
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Media Dogpiles on Shapiro’s Taxpayer-Funded Self-Promotion
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to be in the spotlight, but he also wants to keep his misdeeds in the dark. All the while, the governor expects taxpayers to finance the…
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Teacher Unions Limiting Opportunities for Students
Welcome to the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Follow us on X for the latest updates – and help…
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A SEPTA Bailout Is as Predictable as It Is Irresponsible
Originally published by Penn Live. We hate to say, “We told you so.” But when it comes to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) demanding another state bailout, we told…
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Another Day, Another Union Data Breach
Less than a month after the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) revealed it was the victim of a ransomware attack, yet another union has fallen victim to a cyberattack.
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12 Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Bail Out SEPTA
As Commonwealth Foundation outlined in our “Mass Transit Bailout” fact sheet, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and other mass transit agencies should not rely…
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Josh Shapiro’s Taxpayer-Funded Self-Promotional Horror Show
Originally published by The Washington Times. National Democrats are embarrassing themselves on social media. Look no further than the awkward lip-syncing and “Mortal Kombat” spoofs…
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Unions are failing to protect the privacy of members from hackers
Originally published by Penn Live. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) recently sued the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over concerns about Elon Musk’s crew gaining…
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Independent Fiscal Office Shows Shapiro’s Budget Will Deepen the Deficit
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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Shapiro’s Super Bowl Appearance Highlights His Lack of Transparency
Gov. Josh Shapiro spent the weekend cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX. How he scored tickets to the event, however, has been a sore subject for the…
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