Energy

Testimony of Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer Commonwealth Foundation Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Energy in Pennsylvania

• August 14, 2026

Chairman Argall and members of the committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit these remarks on increasing energy production in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation promotes market-driven solutions that will…

Testimony

Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania’s Economy Trails Nationally

• August 10, 2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro recently celebrated Pennsylvania’s appearance in a new national ranking that suggests it’s a business-friendly destination. The commonwealth now ranks 13th on CNBC’s America’s Top States for…

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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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State Budget

Can Pennsylvania Afford This Budget? [PODCAST]

• Andrew Lewis
• June 3, 2026

Pennsylvania is spending more than it takes in. What happens next? Andrew Lewis welcomes taxpayer advocate Grover Norquist to discuss the national tax landscape before turning to a pressing question…

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State Budget

Corporate Welfare in Governor Shapiro’s 2026–27 Budget Proposal

• May 20, 2026

Summary High taxes and burdensome regulations continue to drive outmigration. Rather than improving the state’s tax and regulatory environment, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27 budget proposal seeks to…

Fact Sheet

Taxes & Economy

Stopping the Pennsylvania Exodus [PODCAST]

• Andrew Lewis
• April 15, 2026

Pennsylvania isn’t just competing with neighboring states—it’s competing with the fastest-growing economies in the country. In this episode of Freedom Rising, Andrew Lewis examines how tax policy and government…

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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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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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Taxes & Economy

Pa. Senate’s Proposed Tax Cuts Would Save Families $900 Per Year

• May 29, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa., May 29, 2024 — Senate Bill (SB) 269 would slash taxes across Pennsylvania and save the average family of four $400 in fiscal year (FY) 2024–25 and $900 in…

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