Taxes & Economy

Pennsylvania’s Lackluster Economy Continues to Drive People, Businesses Away

• April 22, 2026

Pennsylvania, once again, ranked poorly in national rankings due to its lackluster economy. Rich States, Poor States—an annual report compiled by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)—reveals many…

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Regulation

Pennsylvania’s Economy Will Grow When Harrisburg Gets Out of the Way

• Megan Martin
• February 19, 2026

Originally published by The Mercury. Gov. Josh Shapiro often brags about “moving at the speed of business.” But his efforts to draw private investment to Pennsylvania rely heavily on corporate…

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State Budget

National Rankings Reveal Pennsylvania’s Subpar Economy 

• January 28, 2026

A video companion of this press release for broadcast use is available here. Harrisburg, Pa., January 28, 2026 — Recent comments about Pennsylvania have left pundits asking, “Is the commonwealth’s economy ‘mediocre’?”  According…

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Regulation

Shapiro’s Policies Will Sink PA’s Economic Progress

• Nathan Benefield
• October 24, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. A recent Politico article highlights a New Jersey candidate touting Pennsylvania as a better model for the Garden State. Meanwhile, a left-leaning economist’s …

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Energy

Energy Costs and Regulations Threaten PA’s Tech Boom

• Elizabeth Stelle
• June 11, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Pennsylvania is on the short list of destinations for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). However, the commonwealth—thanks to ill-advised policies pushed by…

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Energy

André Béliveau in National Review: Fracking Mattered in 2024

• November 12, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa, November 12, 2024 – Fracking played a major role in determining the winners and losers of Pennsylvania federal races, wrote Commonwealth Foundation senior manager for Energy Policy André Béliveau in National…

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Energy

Affordable Energy Can Alleviate Pennsylvanians’ Economic Anxieties

• André Béliveau
• October 31, 2024

Originally published at RealClearEnergy Pennsylvanians are anxious about their futures. However, a recent poll shows a clear pathway to rebuilding optimism in the Keystone State. New polling by the…

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Energy

• October 8, 2024

Over three-quarters of registered voters are concerned about the availability of affordable energy in the United States. By a 74-point margin, more voters say their energy bills have gone…

Is It a Good or Bad Time to Find a Quality Job in Pennsylvania?

• October 8, 2024