State Budget

Shapiro Talks Affordability, but Pennsylvanians Pay the Price

  • Nathan Benefield
  • January 23, 2026

Originally published by The Pottstown-Mercury. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made a habit of criticizing President Donald Trump over rising prices and “affordability.” Yet under Shapiro’s leadership,…

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Education

Pennsylvania Students Will Thrive With Educational Choice

  • Stephen Bloom
  • January 23, 2026

Testimony of Stephen Bloom, Vice PresidentCommonwealth FoundationPennsylvania House Republican Policy CommitteeHearing on Educational Choice in the CommonwealthJanuary 23, 2026 Chairman Rowe and members of the committee: Thank you for…

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State Budget

It’s the Spending, Stupid

  • Kevin Kane
  • January 22, 2026

Originally published by Delco Times. Every year, Pennsylvanians hear the same warning from lawmakers in Harrisburg: “The state doesn’t have enough money.” And every year, they’re…

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Education

More Money for Public Schools Isn’t Working

  • Rachel Langan
  • January 14, 2026

On January 12, Rachel Langan, senior education policy analyst for the Commonwealth Foundation, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee. Rachel…

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The Myth of Increased Education Spending

  • Rachel Langan
  • January 13, 2026

Testimony of Rachel LanganSenior Education Policy AnalystThe Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy AlternativesHearing on Improving Reading Outcomes in PennsylvaniaBefore the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy CommitteeThe Honorable David Argall, ChairJanuary…

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Education

Shapiro Should Opt in to New Federal Scholarship Program

  • Kevin Kane, Megan Martin
  • December 23, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis surprised many when he announced his intentions to opt in to a new federal scholarship program…

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Energy

What Can Pennsylvanians Do About Increasing Electricity Rates?

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • December 18, 2025

Just before Thanksgiving, Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) alerted customers about the rise in standard charges for electricity for seven of the eight major utility companies across the commonwealth.

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Energy

The Future Of Energy Policy Begins In Pennsylvania

  • Andrew Lewis
  • December 15, 2025

Originally published by the Daily Caller. As states grapple with rising electricity prices, lawmakers struggle to strike a balance between affordable energy and responsible environmental stewardship. Achieving both…

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