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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Energy

Video: Andrew Lewis on How Fracking Could Decide the 2024 Election in Pennsylvania

• Andrew Lewis
• October 29, 2024

Pennsylvania may be the deciding state in the 2024 election. And new polling from my organization makes clear energy may be the deciding issue for Pennsylvania voters. Energy matters more…

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation Welcomes Andrew Lewis as President and CEO

• September 4, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa., September 4, 2024—The Commonwealth Foundation Board of Directors has unanimously named Andrew Lewis the organization’s sixth president and CEO effective September 19, 2024. Lewis served four years in…

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Public Union Democracy

How Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Stalls Education Reform Favored by Taxpayers

• Kevin Mooney
• March 22, 2022

Originally published at the Delaware Valley Journal Taxpayer-funded public school lobbyists who favor increased funding at taxpayer expense typically oppose legislation that would expand educational opportunities for the children…

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Education

Honor the Heroes of Liberty: Give Military Families Educational Freedom

• July 4, 2020

Patriotism runs strong in the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, so it’s no surprise that Pennsylvanians stand united in support for military children. 85 percent of Pennsylvanians support an ESA program…

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