Education

If You Win Pennsylvania, You Win America [PODCAST]

• Andrew Lewis
• March 4, 2026

Pennsylvania has backed the winning presidential candidate in five straight elections—and according to top pollster Patrick Ruffini, that’s no accident. Host Andrew Lewis talks with Ruffini to break down…

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Massive Fraud in Pennsylvania? What We Know. [PODCAST]

• Andrew Lewis
• February 18, 2026

Could Minnesota-style fraud in Medicaid and other government programs happen in Pennsylvania? Due to bad policies at the state level, it could already be happening. On this debut episode of…

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Welcome to Freedom Rising!

• February 18, 2026

The story of the United States begins in Pennsylvania. From the founding of our nation to becoming the beating heart of American industry, our commonwealth personifies everything—from its entrepreneurial spirit…

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State Budget

Commonwealth Foundation Urges Legal Protection of State’s Rainy Day Fund

• September 8, 2025

Letter calls on Treasurer Garrity to withhold any transfer from the budget stabilization reserve fund, pending legal adjudication. Harrisburg, Pa., September 8, 2025 — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation…

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Nobody to Blame but Himself

• Common Sense Weekly
• July 3, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Have you seen our recent social media videos?…

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A New Chapter: Announcing the Thomas E. Beach Center

• June 11, 2025

This week marks an important milestone for the Commonwealth Foundation, with the opening and dedication of its new headquarters. The Thomas E. Beach Center, a three-story building located just steps…

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Education

PA House Democrats Threaten Thousands of Cyber Charter Students with New Bill 

• June 3, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., June 3, 2025 — This week, Pennsylvania House Democrats passed House Bill (HB) 1500, which would slash funding for cyber school students, out of the Education Committee.  …

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Commonwealth Foundation Announces Promotion of Elizabeth Stelle to Vice President of Policy

• February 26, 2025

Elizabeth Stelle previously served as the Director of Policy Analysis for the Commonwealth Foundation. Harrisburg, Pa., February 26, 2025 — Commonwealth Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of…

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Commonwealth Foundation Welcomes Megan Martin as Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel

• December 3, 2024

Harrisburg, PA, December 3, 2024 — The Commonwealth Foundation is proud to announce Megan Martin as its new Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel effective December 2, 2024.  In this new…

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