Regulation

PA Regs Shut Doors to Economic Opportunity

• Elizabeth Stelle
• October 12, 2023

Originally published in Delaware Valley Journal Gov. Josh Shapiro recognizes how government regulations come between Pennsylvanians and job opportunities. In his first week, Shapiro acted on his campaign promise…

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Education

Gov. Shapiro Poised to Raid Rainy Day Fund, Unprecedented Move Violates Law and Undermines Legislature

• September 29, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., September 29, 2023 – The Commonwealth Foundation expresses strong concern that Gov. Shapiro is ignoring the law and usurping the constitutional role of the legislative branch in the state…

Press Release

Energy

Review of Regulation Constitutional Amendment

• January 26, 2023

What is the Constitutional Amendment on Legislative Review of Regulations? This amendment would allow the legislature to reject a proposed regulation by passing a concurrent resolution with a simple majority…

Backgrounder

Energy

The False Assumptions Behind Climate Regulations in Pennsylvania

• Kevin Mooney
• December 6, 2022

Originally published at RealClearEnergy While they were in the majority, Pennsylvania House Republicans spent their political capital to advance American energy independence, free speech rights, and scientific integrity. Unlike…

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Energy

RGGI Update: Pennsylvania Legislature Resists

• Kevin Mooney
• May 11, 2022

Originally published at Capital Research Center While regulatory relief efforts gather steam in Virginia, lawmakers in Pennsylvania are taking notice. Aptly named the Keystone State for the crucial role…

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Energy

Op-Ed: Climate Regulations Reach Critical Turning Point in Pennsylvania

• Kevin Mooney
• August 29, 2021

September…

Commentary

Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Governor’s Abuse of Emergency Powers Must End

• Kevin Mooney
• April 19, 2021

Keystone State citizens will have a chance to vote on ballot initiatives that would restrain Governor Wolf’s executive authority.

Commentary

Pa. Legislature Votes to End Gov. Wolf’s COVID Disaster Declaration

• Michael Torres, Nathan Benefield
• June 9, 2020

June 9, 2020, Harrisburg, Pa. — Today, the Pa. Legislature passed a resolution (HR 836) to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 disaster declaration with bi-partisan majorities in both chambers.

Press Release

Government Accountability

Op-ed: Pennsylvania construction shutdown puts the elderly at risk

• Kevin Mooney
• May 5, 2020

Industry leaders who are directly affected by the governor’s orders do not dispute that Wolf has authority to take action aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19. But it’s that…

Commentary