Education

Despite Shapiro’s Failed Leadership, 2025-26 Budget Secures Key Permitting Wins, Ends Threat of RGGI

  • November 12, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., November 12, 2025 — Despite Gov. Josh Shapiro’s failed leadership and a 135-day stalemate, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a compromise budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The Commonwealth Foundation has released…

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State Budget

Josh Shapiro Loves Shutdowns

  • Erik Telford
  • October 22, 2025

When it comes to shutdowns, Gov. Josh Shapiro just can’t seem to get enough. Pennsylvania remains the only state in the nation without an enacted or partial budget in place.

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State Budget

Day 100 of State Budget Impasse

  • October 8, 2025

On Hundredth Day of the Shapiro Shutdown, PA Democrats Push Spending & Tax Hikes  Harrisburg, Pa., October 8, 2025 — Day 100 of the state budget shutdown brought…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Enters Second Month of Budget Impasse

  • August 1, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., August 1, 2025 — Pennsylvania is entering the second month operating without a state budget, with no end in sight. Amid the protracted impasse, many have begun to…

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