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Governor Shapiro, Give PA Kids Access to a New Scholarship Program
Originally published by The Philadelphia Citizen. Last Thursday, educators, advocates, lawmakers, and students gathered to deliver a simple yet profound message: Gov. Josh Shapiro must opt…
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What is the New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit?
A new federal program will raise money for scholarships to eligible K–12 students. But this new first-of-its-kind scholarship has also raised many questions: What is it? What is it called?…
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Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Tens of thousands of kids wait-listed for Pennsylvania’s tax credit scholarship programs could receive scholarships under the new federal program. First-Ever Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program Last July, Congress passed…
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School Choice Supporters Urge Shapiro to Act as Demand for Scholarships Surges
The Commonwealth Foundation joined other school choice advocates to testify before a state legislative committee, urging lawmakers to advance school choice in Pennsylvania. The event, hosted…
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Shapiro Should Opt in to New Federal Scholarship Program
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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Commonwealth Foundation Teams Up with U.S. Sen. McCormick to Promote Educational Choice
The Commonwealth Foundation was, once again, at the center of the ongoing struggle for educational freedom in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. U.S. Senator Dave McCormick hosted a town-hall event,…
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New Poll: Inflation, Economy, Taxes, and Crime Top Voter Concerns, Pennsylvanians Hold Shapiro Responsible for Budget Impasse
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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The One Big Beautiful Bill Should Show Pennsylvania How to Get Stuff Done
Originally published in PennLive. Entering the second months of Pennsylvania’s state budget impasse, Gov. Josh Shapiro and his political machine are desperate to deflect mounting scrutiny. Instead of…
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Shapiro’s Hypocrisy Takes Center Stage
Welcome to Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues being debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Follow us on X for the latest updates – and help us reach 10,000…
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