Public Union Democracy

New Analysis Reveals Striking Partisanship of Government Union Spending

• April 16, 2025

Government unions spent more than $33 million on political causes and only 5.2 percent of PAC contributions went to non-Democratic candidates. Harrisburg, Pa., April 16, 2025 — Government unions…

Press Release

Public Union Democracy

Government Union Political Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2023–24 Election Cycle

• Andrew Holman
• April 15, 2025

Key Points Government unions enjoy a host of special legal privileges in Pennsylvania, which allow their executives to exert undue influence over Pennsylvania’s public policy process. Government union bosses use…

Backgrounder

Shapiro’s Betrayal

• Common Sense Weekly
• April 9, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.We have a new X handle! Follow @MyCommonwealth…

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Shapiro’s Self-Promotion Madness (Updated)

• April 7, 2025

“Barbie Guy” is the Winner In a landslide victory, “Barbie Guy” takes home the championship. And though the video might have won, it still serves as a stark reminder…

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No Reason to Worry

• Common Sense Weekly
• April 2, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.We have a new X handle! Follow @MyCommonwealth…

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Rural Pennsylvanians Deserve School Choice, Too

• Emily D'Vertola
• April 2, 2025

Originally published by Delaware Valley Journal. Education reform fixates on Pennsylvania’s urban centers (i.e., Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Yet, the state’s troubled education system isn’t only…

Media Hit

Health Care

How to Help Pennsylvanians Prosper with Medicaid and SNAP Reform 

• Elizabeth Stelle
• April 1, 2025

Work requirements, strengthening eligibility verification, and prioritizing traditional enrollees will lead to better outcomes. Summary The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid programs are intended to help adults increase…

Fact Sheet

Hackers, Freedom, Cyber Charters, and More

• Common Sense Weekly
• March 26, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Help us reach more Pennsylvanians on social media!…

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Is Shapiro Ignoring Students in Need?

• Common Sense Weekly
• March 19, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. Be sure to follow us on…

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