Education

By keeping his promises, Shapiro can help Pennsylvania lead the nation

• Nathan Benefield
• June 26, 2023

Originally published in The Morning Call The recent national debt limit boondoggle that occupied Congress and President Biden is a valuable lesson for what not to do in government.

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State Budget

Governor Shapiro’s First Budget Falls Short

• Andrew Holman, Nathan Benefield
• March 19, 2023

Originally published at RealClearPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first state budget proposal perpetuates unsustainable spending and fails to address the most promising ideas he put forward during his campaign. For…

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State Budget

Commonwealth Foundation Sr. VP Nathan Benefield Responds to Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Priorities

• Nathan Benefield
• March 7, 2023

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Taxes & Economy

A Brief History of Gov. Tom Wolf’s Tax Hike Proposals

• March 7, 2022

Key Points Wolf proposed or supported 14 tax hike proposals. Twelve were stopped.Wolf’s proposals contained 52 individual tax increases.If Wolf’s first and most expansive tax proposal had come to fruition,…

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State Budget

A real budget can bring prosperity to Pennsylvania

• Nathan Benefield
• February 19, 2022

Originally published in The Patriot-News In in his annual budget address last week, Gov. Tom Wolf patted himself on the back for his management of the state’s finances. He…

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State Budget

Five Takeaways from Gov. Wolf’s Budget

• February 8, 2022

February 8, 2022, Harrisburg, Pa. — In his final budget address Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed an unaffordable spending increase while claiming the mantle of fiscal responsibility. Commonwealth Foundation Senior…

Press Release

School Choice Expands in Pennsylvania Budget

• Michael Torres
• June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. — Lawmakers today unveiled a deal on the next fiscal year’s state budget, which the governor is expected to sign. The budget includes an increase in the cap…

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Op-Ed: With $7 billion windfall, Pa. should focus on jobs, students

• Nathan Benefield
• June 21, 2021

With this budget, lawmakers should enact policies that help our citizens find work and ensure that every kid has access to a high-quality education.

Commentary

Earmarks Double to $120 Million in State Budget

• Michael Torres
• December 8, 2020

December 8, 2020, Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Wolf used a shadowy process to bury $120 million of earmarks in the new state budget. That’s double last year’s…

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