Government Accountability
Shapiro Administration Rescinds Dept. of Health Rule Due to Public Pressure
Harrisburg, Pa., September 25, 2026—Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Department of Health has rescinded its controversial rule-change proposal amidst growing public opposition. Health Secretary Debra Bogen hinted that…
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Commonwealth Foundation Comments on Gov. Shapiro’s Executive Overreach
Harrisburg, Pa., September 23, 2026—As the public-comment period concludes for the Shapiro administration’s proposed Department of Health regulations, the Commonwealth Foundation urges the administration to withdraw its sweeping power grab. Policy…
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School District Reserve Funds Remain Bloated
Overview Pennsylvania school districts hold $12.9 billion in reserve funds, including $7.2 billion in general fund reserves. Public school districts receive more than $23,800 per student–among the highest in the…
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Shapiro’s Sports Subsidies—and Corporate Welfare—are Bad Bets
Originally published by Reading Eagle. Gov. Josh Shapiro loves professional sports. In fact, he loves them so much that he made a point of publicly courting…
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Assessing Gov. Shapiro’s GRID Requirements
Summary The “Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development” (GRID) Requirements apply to data centers over 25 megawatts (MW). The standards give municipalities no new authority over noise, water withdrawal, traffic, or setbacks;…
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Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Seeks COVID-19-Style Lockdown Powers
Originally published by The Washington Times. Few people want to relive the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who leads the nation’s…
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Josh Shapiro Gets Stuff Undone
Originally published by the Washington Examiner. Gov. Josh Shapiro built his brand on GSD: getting stuff done. But these days, he seems more…
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Pennsylvania’s Economy Trails Nationally
Gov. Josh Shapiro recently celebrated Pennsylvania’s appearance in a new national ranking that suggests it’s a business-friendly destination. The commonwealth now ranks 13th on CNBC’s America’s Top States for…
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Pennsylvania Wants Data Centers to Pay Their Own Way. There’s a Better Way to Do It.
Originally published by RealClear Energy. Lawmakers in both parties are scrambling to address the issues revealed by data centers. President Donald Trump, his administration officials, and…
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