Shapiro’s Self-Promotion Madness (Updated)

• April 7, 2025

“Barbie Guy” is the Winner In a landslide victory, “Barbie Guy” takes home the championship. And though the video might have won, it still serves as a stark reminder…

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Education

Josh Shapiro Keeps Betraying Poor Pennsylvania Children

• Rachel Langan
• April 4, 2025

Originally published by The Wall Street Journal. Immanuel Christian School is in dire straits, but not for lack of students who want to go there. Demand is high for the…

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Energy

Deficit Watch: April 2025

• April 4, 2025

Improving Pennsylvania’s economy will help close the deficit. Background Pennsylvania faces serious fiscal challenges. The enacted 2024–25 General Fund budget created a $3.6 billion structural deficit.

Deficit Watch

Education

Without the Department of Education, Will Pennsylvania Students Survive? 

• Emily D'Vertola
• April 3, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20th to reduce the U.S. Department of Education to its essential functions, taking its first steps by…

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No Reason to Worry

• Common Sense Weekly
• April 2, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.We have a new X handle! Follow @MyCommonwealth…

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Rural Pennsylvanians Deserve School Choice, Too

• Emily D'Vertola
• April 2, 2025

Originally published by Delaware Valley Journal. Education reform fixates on Pennsylvania’s urban centers (i.e., Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Yet, the state’s troubled education system isn’t only…

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Government Accountability

Josh Shapiro’s Taxpayer-Funded Self-Promotional Horror Show

• Erik Telford
• April 1, 2025

Originally published by The Washington Times. National Democrats are embarrassing themselves on social media. Look no further than the awkward lip-syncing and “Mortal Kombat” spoofs…

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Public Union Democracy

Protecting Public Employees’ Personal Information 

• Andrew Holman
• April 1, 2025

Summary Government unions regularly obtain sensitive personal information from employers through their collective bargaining processes.  Unions are not responsible stewards of this sensitive information. The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)…

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Health Care

How to Help Pennsylvanians Prosper with Medicaid and SNAP Reform 

• Elizabeth Stelle
• April 1, 2025

Work requirements, strengthening eligibility verification, and prioritizing traditional enrollees will lead to better outcomes. Summary The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid programs are intended to help adults increase…

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