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…

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Education

Gov. Shapiro’s appearance on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ smacked of unreality

• Nathan Benefield
• March 31, 2025

Originally published by Lancaster Online. On the March 14 episode of “Real Time With Bill Maher,” Gov. Josh Shapiro gave an unreal performance — literally. Indeed,…

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Education

Pennsylvanians Shouldn’t Worry About Education Dept.

• Andrew Lewis
• March 28, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. The U.S. Department of Education might be going away—and it’s the right move—one that returns control to the states. Closing the…

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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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Education

Shadow School Choice: When Public Schools Turn Students Away 

• Rachel Langan
• March 19, 2025

Summary The School District of Philadelphia outsources special education to private schools when the district is unable to meet the student’s special education needs. The U.S. Department of Education guarantees…

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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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Energy

Will Leaving PJM Affect Your Energy Bill?

• André Béliveau
• March 18, 2025

The “P” in PJM Interconnection stands for Pennsylvania. That could change, but should it? Lawmakers—especially Gov. Josh Shapiro—are flirting with the idea of leaving PJM, but their policies are more…

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Education

Cyber Charters are Crucial for Pennsylvania’s Most Vulnerable Students

• Emily D'Vertola
• March 13, 2025

Charter and cyber charter schools are the only tuition-free options for Pennsylvania families seeking educational alternatives to their assigned district public school. About 60,000 students attend a Pennsylvania cyber…

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Taxpayer-Funded TikToks?

• Common Sense Weekly
• March 12, 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 social media to…

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