Regulation

From Red Tape to Red Carpet [PODCAST]

  • Andrew Lewis
  • June 10, 2026

Pennsylvania state government has been notorious for red tape. Now, lawmakers are working to roll out the red carpet to streamline the permitting process. Andrew Lewis sits down with…

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Energy

PA Data Centers—No Roadblocks, No Special Favors

  • June 5, 2026

Companies have announced $90 billion in planned data center investment in Pennsylvania. That’s not a small number. It means jobs, better infrastructure, more energy development, and a bigger tax base…

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Regulation

A Free-Market Approach to Childcare

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • June 4, 2026

Testimony of Elizabeth Stelle, Vice President of PolicyCommonwealth FoundationHouse GOP Policy CommitteeHearing on Childcare AffordabilityJune 3, 2026 Chairman Rowe and members of the committee: Thank you for the invitation…

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Taxes & Economy

Affordable Childcare Begins with Cutting Red Tape

  • Edward Timmons, Elizabeth Stelle
  • March 13, 2026

Originally published by TribLive. Child care in Pennsylvania is expensive. Just one child in day care costs about 40% of the median household income of single-parent households…

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State Budget

Childcare Affordability Continues To Plague Pennsylvanians

  • March 11, 2026

Harrisburg, Pa., March 11, 2026 — Pennsylvania is one of the most overregulated states for childcare. And despite more than $50 million in additional state funding since 2023, too many families continue to find childcare…

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Regulation

Pennsylvania Permitting Feels the Need for SPEED

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • March 9, 2026

Permitting is a mess in Pennsylvania, leaving many businesses in the dark about when they can begin their work. This is especially true with those seeking permission from the Department…

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Regulation

Pennsylvania’s Economy Will Grow When Harrisburg Gets Out of the Way

  • Megan Martin
  • February 19, 2026

Originally published by The Mercury. Gov. Josh Shapiro often brags about “moving at the speed of business.” But his efforts to draw private investment to Pennsylvania rely heavily on corporate…

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