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4 Signs that Shapiro, House Democrats are Out of Touch with Pennsylvanians
A new poll commissioned by the Commonwealth Foundation surveyed 833 registered Pennsylvania voters from June 18–21, 2026. The results paint a vivid picture of state lawmakers—specifically,…
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7 Ways to Balance the PA Budget Without Raising Taxes
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest spending plan would increase spending by $3.2 billion, drain the Rainy Day Fund, and push the state’s structural…
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2026 State of Education Spending in Pennsylvania
Overview Demographic trends, most notably declining enrollments, have led to empty school buildings that are costly to operate, forcing considerations on…
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Pennsylvania Should be America’s Energy Capital. So, Why are Families Paying More?
Originally published by The Pottstown-Mercury. Pennsylvania families have every right to be frustrated when they open their electric bills this summer. Our utility bills are on…
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U.S. Treasury Removed Shapiro’s Last Excuse on School Choice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released long-awaited details on the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit —and it’s exactly the kind of clarity Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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Shapiro’s $5.6 Billion Deficit Threatens Pennsylvania Families with Massive Tax Hikes
Originally published by PennLive. As we enter the final month before the June 30 state budget deadline, Pennsylvania remains on a collision course with its…
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New Poll: Pennsylvanians Reject Shapiro’s Budget, Demand More Educational Choice, and Oppose Costly Energy Mandates
Harrisburg, Pa., June 24, 2026 — A new poll commissioned by the Commonwealth Foundation finds Pennsylvanians rejecting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget priorities, demanding affordable energy over costly climate mandates, and supporting school choice. Pennsylvania State Budget …
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Markets Raise Wages Better Than Politicians
Originally published by the Reading Eagle. Whenever debate about the minimum wage arises, it’s hard not to think back to the summer jobs we had as…
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Pennsylvania House Democrats Are Lying About Scholarship Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania House Democrats have launched an all-out assault on educational choice—and they’re hiding behind a smokescreen of misinformation. This week, House Democrats passed…
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