State Budget

The Shapiro Stalemate Enters Year Three

  • September 12, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvanians to believe that he wasn’t responsible for this year’s budget impasse—just like he wasn’t for last year’s stalemate or the year before that. For three…

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Government Accountability

Pennsylvanians Blame Governor Shapiro for Budget Impasse, New Polling Finds

  • September 5, 2025

Pennsylvanians aren’t pleased with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s performance with this year’s state budget, according to a recently released poll. Moreover, Keystone State residents are increasingly concerned about the future of…

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Education

New Poll: Inflation, Economy, Taxes, and Crime Top Voter Concerns, Pennsylvanians Hold Shapiro Responsible for Budget Impasse 

  • September 3, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., September 3, 2025 — Fewer than 4-in-10 Pennsylvania voters believe the state is on the right track, according to new polling released today by the Commonwealth Foundation.

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Pennsylvania Labor Policies Rank Low Nationally

  • June 16, 2025

Pennsylvania labor policies rank among the lowest nationally, according to a new report. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) published States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America,…

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Education

PASS/Lifeline Scholarship Program

  • May 5, 2025

Overview Two proposals—Senate Bill 10, the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success Scholarship Program (PASS), and forthcoming Lifeline Scholarship legislation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives—are separate but similar…

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Education

Governor Shapiro’s 2025 Budget Proposal: An Extreme Spending Binge

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 4, 2025

Overview Gov. Josh Shapiro’s radical overspending exacerbates what is already a massive budget deficit. His plan imposes new taxes this year and will force extreme tax hikes on working families…

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Government Accountability

Election Reform in Pennsylvania

  • November 25, 2024

Summary Ahead of the 2020 election, Pennsylvania allowed no-excuse mail-in voting for the first time. Officials overwhelmed with millions of ballot requests, last-minute state guidance, and litigation resulted in delayed…

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