Poll Shows Pennsylvanians Demand a New Path Forward from State and Federal Elected Officials
More than 8-in-10 support Trump proposals, including tax cuts, regulatory relief, and an end to Biden policies that have crippled energy production. Voters overwhelmingly support initiatives Shapiro promised as a…
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How to Balance the PA State Budget
Key Points Pennsylvania faces a $3.6 billion structural deficit in fiscal year (FY) 2024–25. Unless addressed, the deficit will require massive tax increases on working families by next year. Extreme…
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Pennsylvania’s Uncompetitive Economy Continues to Drive Away Residents
Harrisburg, PA, December 20, 2024 — New data from the United States Census Bureau shows Pennsylvania lost a net 11,500 residents to other states in domestic migration between July 2023 and July…
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Corporate welfare doesn’t work. Cutting red tape does.
Originally published at Broad + Liberty In 2021, Pennsylvania lawmakers created the Local Resource Manufacturing (LRM) tax credit to attract businesses to the Keystone State. Shortly after, Nacero, a…
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Commonwealth Foundation Welcomes Megan Martin as Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel
Harrisburg, PA, December 3, 2024 — The Commonwealth Foundation is proud to announce Megan Martin as its new Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel effective December 2, 2024. In this new…
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Time for Shapiro to Ditch Corporate Welfare and Cut Red Tape
Originally published at The Philadelphia Citizen For two years, Gov. Josh Shapiro has talked about the need for government to “move at the speed of business.” Though…
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Governor Shapiro’s SEPTA Bailout is Another Failure of Leadership
Harrisburg, PA, November 22, 2024 — Gov. Josh Shapiro today announced a plan to divert federal funds to bail out the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). At a press conference in Philadelphia,…
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André Béliveau in National Review: Fracking Mattered in 2024
Harrisburg, Pa, November 12, 2024 – Fracking played a major role in determining the winners and losers of Pennsylvania federal races, wrote Commonwealth Foundation senior manager for Energy Policy André Béliveau in National…
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The Taxpayer Protection Act
Summary Pennsylvania faces a $3.6 billion structural deficit that will force lawmakers to cut spending or increase taxes. State spending growth far outpaces inflation, population growth, and economic growth. This…
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