Where is Shapiro’s Leadership?
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Have you seen our recent social media videos?…
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Cyber Students: Undeserving Targets of Teacher Unions
Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. With all that’s wrong in public education today, what if I told you some good news? There are more than 69,000 students in Pennsylvania who have…
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Is Shapiro Serving Students or His Union Backers?
Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Have you seen our recent social media videos?…
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A New Chapter: Announcing the Thomas E. Beach Center
This week marks an important milestone for the Commonwealth Foundation, with the opening and dedication of its new headquarters. The Thomas E. Beach Center, a three-story building located just steps…
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Pennsylvania Senate Slashes Red Tape
Senate Republicans passed two bills to protect all Pennsylvanians from overregulation. Harrisburg, Pa., June 10, 2025 — Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed two pieces of legislation promising extensive regulatory…
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Shapiro Still Not Getting Stuff Done
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PA House Democrats Threaten Thousands of Cyber Charter Students with New Bill
Harrisburg, Pa., June 3, 2025 — This week, Pennsylvania House Democrats passed House Bill (HB) 1500, which would slash funding for cyber school students, out of the Education Committee. …
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PRESS Passes Out of Committee, Threatening Another Hike in Electric Bills
Harrisburg, Pa., June 2, 2025 —Today, the Pennsylvania House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee passed House Bill 501, one legislative component of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s overarching energy proposal known…
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New Poll: Pennsylvanians Demand Energy Affordability
Voters strongly oppose Gov. Josh Shapiro’s top priorities, including RGGI, mass transit bailout, and government energy mandates. Harrisburg, Pa., May 29, 2025 — Two-thirds of Pennsylvanians are unaware of…
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