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Stefano: Shapiro can turn his political blunder into a moral good and transform the Democratic Party

• July 21, 2023

Many people viewed Gov. Josh Shapiro as the leader who could transform the Democratic Party and “deliver it from the clutches of the government unions, which have radicalized the party,”…

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Taxes & Economy

Executive Vice President Jennifer Stefano talks Bidenomics on Newsmax July 20, 2023

• Jennifer Stefano
• July 20, 2023

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Education

Pennsylvania Voters Want Shapiro to Honor the Deal He Made to Fund Lifeline Scholarships

• July 19, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., July 19, 2023 — A large, bipartisan majority of Pennsylvania voters (65%) believe Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro should honor the agreement he made with state Senate lawmakers to…

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation Fellow Guy Ciarrocchi on the Dawn Stensland Show July 18, 2023

• Guy Ciarrocchi
• July 18, 2023

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Education

School Choice Report, Episode 9

• David P. Hardy
• July 17, 2023

What’s happening in Pennsylvania’s capitol? Why did Governor Shapiro renege on his handshake deal and outward support of Lifeline Scholarships? What should we expect in the days, weeks, and months…

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation Fellow Guy Ciarrocchi on the Dawn Stensland Show July 11, 2023

• Guy Ciarrocchi
• July 11, 2023

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation President & CEO Charles Mitchell on the Dawn Stensland Show July 11, 2023

• Charles Mitchell
• July 11, 2023

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Education

School Choice Report, Episode 8

• David P. Hardy
• July 10, 2023

In this episode, host Dave Hardy interviews Guy Ciarrocchi. Guy recently joined Commonwealth Foundation as a Fellow. They talk about the hottest topic of the day in PA – Lifeline…

Podcast

Education

Guy Ciarrocchi talks Gov. Shapiro’s Lifeline Scholarship Flip-Flop on the Chris Stigall Radio Show

• Guy Ciarrocchi
• July 7, 2023

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Education

Governor Shapiro bungles budget, leaves state uncertain and kids trapped in failing schools

• July 6, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., July 6, 2023 – Gov. Josh Shapiro justified his promise to line-item veto the education reforms he championed by comparing Lifeline Scholarships for children in failing schools to…

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation Chairman & CEO Charles Mitchell on the Dom Giordano Show July 6, 2023

• Charles Mitchell
• July 6, 2023

Commonwealth Foundation Chairman & CEO Charles Mitchell talks Lifeline Scholarships and the Pennsylvania budget on the Dom Giordano Show.

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Education

Pa. Sen. Tony Williams Delivers Impassioned Speech Supporting Lifeline Scholarships

• June 30, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 30, 2023 — Yesterday, Pennsylvania State Sen. Tony Williams—a Democrat representing Philadelphia—delivered a rousing speech supporting Lifeline Scholarships. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Williams addressed…

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Education

65 Organizations, Individuals Call for Enactment of Lifeline Scholarships

• June 29, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., June 29, 2023 — A diverse coalition of more than 60 individuals and organizations, including two former U.S education secretaries, rapper and activist Meek Mill, schools and scholarship…

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School Choice Report, Episode 7

• David P. Hardy
• June 27, 2023

Pastor Josh Robertson of The Rock Church in Harrisburg, PA joins our seventh episode of the School Choice Report podcast. He has an incredible story with valuable connections to the…

Podcast

Education

Commonwealth Foundation Survey Provides Voter Insights as Legislature Wraps Up Budget

• June 27, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., June 27, 2023 — Pennsylvania voters remain pessimistic about Pennsylvania’s economy, and they expect state lawmakers to keep a tight rein on the state budget, according to a…

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Education

Gov. Shapiro Reaffirms Support for School Choice, Lifeline Scholarships

• June 23, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 23, 2023 – Today, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed his support for school choice in an interview on Fox News. Appearing on America’s Newsroom with Dana…

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Education

School Choice Report, Episode 6

• Guy Ciarrocchi
• June 13, 2023

In our latest episode of School Choice Podcast, guest host Guy Ciarrocchi interviews former United States Senator and Democratic nominee for Vice President Joe Lieberman. The Honorable Sen. Lieberman is…

Podcast

Education

Former Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman Calls on Gov. Shapiro to Defend ‘Gutsy’ School Reforms

• June 13, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13, 2023 — Former Democratic vice-presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman called on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to support Lifeline Scholarships and school choice as he…

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Education

Analysis: Pa. Public Education Gets “Dramatic” Funding Increases

• June 1, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., June 1, 2023 – Pennsylvania school district per-student spending increased to $21,263 in 2021–22, according to newly released data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The added funding represents a…

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Education

School Choice Report, Episode 5

• David P. Hardy
• May 31, 2023

In this week’s episode of School Choice Report, host David Hardy welcomes Commonwealth Foundation Executive Vice President Jennifer Stefano. They discuss the recent mayoral primary in Philadelphia and what it…

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation Offers Gov. Shapiro Helping Hand to Deliver on Campaign Promises

• May 17, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., May 17, 2023 – The Commonwealth Foundation today kicked off an advocacy campaign called “Shapiro’s Promises” to generate support for bipartisan initiatives that Gov. Josh Shapiro committed…

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