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New Poll: Voters Concerned About Increased Spending, Lack of Leadership
69% of voters believe Gov. Josh Shapiro needs to take a more active role in budget negotiations. Harrisburg, Pa., June 25, 2025 — As the June 30th deadline looms, voters…
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PA House Democrats Threaten Thousands of Cyber Charter Students with New Bill
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PRESS Passes Out of Committee, Threatening Another Hike in Electric Bills
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Is second worst good enough for York students?
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The American Dream: Our Stories
Commonwealth Foundation’s Priya Abraham, Tom Bako, and Abhi Samuel share their personal stories of choosing to be Americans and their work today to defend the American Dream for their fellow…
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Video: Minimum Wage Limits Opportunity
Giving workers a boost in their hourly wages sounds like a good thing, doesn’t it? But, like most government-imposed market restrictions, it has some pretty negative consequences—like higher prices for…
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Taxes Hinder Pennsylvania’s Progress
It may be boring and complicated, but a state’s tax code has a real impact on individuals and families who want to improve their quality of life. For instance, if…
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Lt. Gov Jim Cawley campaigns in Norristown
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Fact checking Corbett’s latest campaign ad
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Examining Gov. Tom Corbett’s record of no-tax pledges and big tax breaks
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Humor a tactic for political ads in race for Pa. Governor
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ACA Delivers Low-Quality, High Cost Care
The federal government’s health care overhaul is quickly becoming “Medicaid for all.” The more we learn about the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) newly insured population, the clearer it becomes that…
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Audio: Teachers & Taxpayers Still Need Paycheck Protection
It’s important to note—especially during election season—that one group of private organizations has an advantage over all others when it comes to funding their political agenda. That group is public…
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Governor gives out $135M in grants weeks before election
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AP Story Errs on Wolf Spending Plan
A recent Associated Press story questions part of our analysis of Tom Wolf’s education spending and income tax proposals, specifically the notion that Mr. Wolf would have to double…
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Corbett blasts Wolf; Clinton speaks at challenger’s South Side rally
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Wolf’s tax increases will weigh heavily on Harrisburg families: Bob Dick
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Trailing in polls, GOP Pennsylvania governor paints opponent as tax-hiker
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Scaife-related foundations poised to take bigger stage
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Governor’s race: Corbett attacks Wolf’s state income tax plan
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Chainsaws, Shining twins and income taxes
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