Kevin Kane

Director of Legislative Strategy

Kevin Kane is the Director of Legislative Strategy at the Commonwealth Foundation.

Kevin is a Delaware County native and graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep. In 2016, Kevin graduated magna cum laude from Boston College. He joined the Commonwealth Foundation after various roles in public policy, communications, and development, including an internship at the Heritage Foundation.

Kevin is currently pursuing an MBA from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Outside of work and school, Kevin enjoys running with his chocolate lab, Moose, and volunteering for a rare disease research institute.

Energy

Shapiro’s Energy “Blame Game” is Costing Pennsylvanians

  • Kevin Kane
  • October 13, 2025

Originally published by the Pottstown-Mercury. Pennsylvanians are tired of excuses, especially when it comes to rising energy costs. They open their electric bills, see the numbers…

Media Hit

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The Political Theater of SEPTA and House Democrats

  • Kevin Kane
  • September 18, 2025

Originally published by the Delaware Valley Journal. The Emmy might have gone to “The Pitt.” But Pennsylvania Democrats and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) deserved the award for best…

Media Hit

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State Budget

SEPTA, Shapiro, and House Dems Own This Budget Stalemate

  • Kevin Kane
  • August 22, 2025

Originally published by the Delaware Valley Journal. The Pennsylvania budget is, once again, late. Budget negotiations have come to a standstill over one issue: bailing out…

Media Hit

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Regulation

It’s Time to REIN in Pennsylvania Regulations

  • Kevin Kane
  • August 12, 2025

Originally published by the Delaware Valley Journal. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) recently highlighted how his plans to “fast-track” permitting helped Amazon invest $20 million in new workforce and…

Media Hit

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Education

PA Families Need Two School Choice Victories

  • Kevin Kane
  • May 22, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. The following month could determine whether tens of thousands of Pennsylvania students get ahead—or continue to fall behind. That’s the reality as both Congress and…

Media Hit

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Education

Redirect education funding

  • Kevin Kane
  • July 3, 2023

Originally published at the Scranton Times-Tribune One crucial question remains at the forefront of public policy discussions about education: How can we ensure every child receives the highest quality…

Media Hit

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Taxes & Economy

We Need to Stop Chasing Residents Out of the State With High Taxes

  • Kevin Kane
  • April 18, 2023

Originally published at Delaware Valley Journal Every April, Pennsylvanians are reminded of their crushing tax burden—one of the highest in the nation. And a growing number of Pennsylvanians have…

Commentary

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Government Accountability

No single person should have unchecked authority in Pennsylvania government

  • Kevin Kane
  • January 31, 2023

Originally published in The Bucks County Courier Times The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1, which moves three proposed constitutional amendments closer to the ballot. Before Pennsylvanians can vote…

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