Regulation

House Pension ‘Reform’ Overpromises, Underdelivers

  • June 14, 2016

House Pension ‘Reform’ Overpromises, Underdelivers Senate Should Enact True Reform That Protects Pennsylvanians June 14, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—The state House today passed a pension bill that promises reform…

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Education

‘Underfunded’ Pa. Schools Spend Nearly $16,000 Per Pupil

  • June 14, 2016

‘Underfunded’ Pa. Schools Spend Nearly $16,000 Per Pupil District Reserves Reach $4.3 Billion in 2014-15 as Attendance Declines June 14, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Contradicting the claim that Pennsylvania underfunds…

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Government Accountability

A Superhero President? Dream On

  • Nathan Benefield
  • June 13, 2016

Note: This commentary appeared in the Lancaster LNP, among other news outlets. If the thought of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in the Oval Office frightens you, you’re not…

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Note from the Team June-July

  • June 12, 2016

A lot of changes are coming to the Commonwealth Foundation—and our newly expanded Commonwealth Sense is one of them! In this issue we’ll share more about the upcoming transitions in…

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Note from the Team June-July

  • June 12, 2016

A lot of changes are coming to the Commonwealth Foundation—and our newly expanded Commonwealth Sense is one of them! In this issue we’ll share more about the upcoming transitions in…

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Regulation

Corporate Welfare: The New Budget Hostage

  • June 10, 2016

Gov. Wolf is withholding approval of corporate welfare projects until lawmakers agree to advance his legislative agenda. According to a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review story, administration aides told Senate Republicans no…

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Regulation

5 Reasons to Continue the Push for Liquor Privatization

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • June 9, 2016

Some lawmakers and the media have labeled the latest liquor reforms as “historic” and “sweeping.” The Patriot-News described the reform as the “most substantial overhaul of Pennsylvania's liquor system…

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Regulation

Shell Cracker Plant Proves Taxes Matter to Job Creators

  • Elizabeth Stelle, Nathan Benefield
  • June 8, 2016

Workers hit by the natural gas slump in western PA received some much needed good news this week. Shell announced they will proceed with building a multibillion dollar chemical…

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Regulation

Wolf’s Wine Signature a First Step Toward Privatization

  • June 8, 2016

Wolf’s Wine Signature a First Step Toward Privatization Pitfalls of Government-Run Liquor Remain Unaddressed June 8, 2016, HARRISBURG, Pa.—Gov. Wolf’s anticipated signature today on HB 1690, which allows…

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