Education

Pennsylvania’s Best Education Idea Turns 25

  • Megan Martin
  • May 18, 2026

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. A quarter century ago, Pennsylvania quietly did something remarkable: created a scholarship program that gave low- and middle-income families an opportunity…

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Education

The Case for Pennsylvania Tax-Credit Scholarships

  • Andrew Lewis
  • April 10, 2026

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Tax-credit scholarships are vital to Pennsylvania students and families. But they could help even more kids if lawmakers in Harrisburg got out…

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Radical Tax Hikes Will Accelerate PA’s Outmigration

  • Nathan Benefield
  • April 1, 2026

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro keeps repeating the claim that Pennsylvania is the only growing state in the Northeast. But that’s not true. Residents…

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Health Care

Obamacare Did Not Lower Costs. It Is Time for a Better Approach.

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 10, 2026

Originally published in RealClearPennsylvania. After more than a decade dealing with the so-called Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”), Americans are still struggling with rising health care…

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Education

PA Pioneered School Choice. Now We Must Finish What We Started

  • Megan Martin
  • January 27, 2026

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. With National School Choice Week upon us, we must reflect on our successes and challenges in expanding educational options across our great…

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Education

What Pennsylvania Lawmakers Must Prioritize in 2026

  • Megan Martin, Stephen Bloom
  • January 5, 2026

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Pennsylvania stands at a pivotal moment. Families are stretched thin by higher costs, and employers are weighing whether to invest here or elsewhere. We can’t…

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Education

Shapiro Should Opt in to New Federal Scholarship Program

  • Kevin Kane, Megan Martin
  • December 23, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis surprised many when he announced his intentions to opt in to a new federal scholarship program…

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State Budget

The Highs and Lows of the New Pennsylvania Budget

  • Andrew Lewis
  • November 19, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. After a four-month impasse, Pennsylvania lawmakers finally delivered the 2025–26 state budget. The newly minted spending plan offers some meaningful policy victories,…

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Regulation

Shapiro’s Policies Will Sink PA’s Economic Progress

  • Nathan Benefield
  • October 24, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. A recent Politico article highlights a New Jersey candidate touting Pennsylvania as a better model for the Garden State. Meanwhile, a left-leaning economist’s …

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