Regulation

Examining the Staggering Cost of Pensions

• February 16, 2017

CF senior policy analyst James Paul recently spoke with WURD Radio’s Stephanie Renee on Pennsylvania’s skyrocketing pension costs—and what can be done about them. Pennsylvania’s unfunded pension liability stands at…

Media

National Spotlight

• February 14, 2017

After the election, Commonwealth Foundation and our friends throughout the State Policy Network received national attention. Here are some of the highlights.

Commentary

National Spotlight

• February 14, 2017

After the election, Commonwealth Foundation and our friends throughout the State Policy Network received national attention. Here are some of the highlights.

Commentary

Shifting the Budget Paradigm with Five Reforms

• February 14, 2017

What if, instead of viewing bills as non-negotiable, we actually asked “why” spending keeps rising? From duplicate programs to politically favored businesses to operational redundancies, the cost-drivers in the state…

Commentary

Shifting the Budget Paradigm with Five Reforms

• Elizabeth Stelle
• February 14, 2017

What if, instead of viewing bills as non-negotiable, we actually asked “why” spending keeps rising? From duplicate programs to politically favored businesses to operational redundancies, the cost-drivers in the state…

Commentary

Investor Profile: Chet Beiler

• February 14, 2017

Chet Beiler runs the nation’s leading gazebo retailer and, along with his wife, Sharon, is a longtime supporter of the Commonwealth Foundation. Recently, Charles Mitchell sat down with Chet at…

Commentary

Investor Profile: Chet Beiler

• Charles Mitchell
• February 14, 2017

Chet Beiler runs the nation’s leading gazebo retailer and, along with his wife, Sharon, is a longtime supporter of the Commonwealth Foundation. Recently, Charles Mitchell sat down with Chet at…

Commentary

Public Union Democracy

News Release: Paycheck Protection Passes State Senate

• February 8, 2017

Legislation Would End Use of Taxpayer Resources to Aid Political Activity February 8, 2017, HARRISBURG, Pa.—The State Senate today passed paycheck protection legislation, SB 166, which would end the…

Press Release

State Budget

News Release: Wolf Pivots on Massive Tax Hikes, Offers Limited Structural Reforms

• February 7, 2017

Budget Includes Belt-Tightening But Relies on $1 Billion in New Taxes February 7, 2017, Harrisburg, Pa.—Pivoting from the past two years, Governor Tom Wolf today proposed a state budget that…

Press Release