State Budget

Governor Josh Shapiro “Ain’t Got Sh*t Done”

  • July 1, 2024

Overview Governor Josh Shapiro has made “Get Sh*t Done,” profanity and all, the official slogan of his administration, but when it comes to legislative accomplishments, his governing abilities have…

Fact Sheet

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Education

Pennsylvania’s Education Failures Could Cost Taxpayers Billions

  • June 28, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa., June 28, 2024 — Pennsylvania’s K–12 educational shortcomings could burden taxpayers with nearly $8.8 billion in added costs, according to the Commonwealth Foundation’s latest analysis. The report reveals the…

Press Release

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Education

The High Cost of Pa. K–12 Education Failures

  • June 28, 2024

Key Points The cost and risk of failure in our K–12 system is high. Low academic achievement is a predictor of lower lifetime incomes and higher costs for taxpayers. On…

Backgrounder

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Just for Fun

  • June 26, 2024

The Eagles barely edge out the Steelers as the more favorable team. (2023 Q3) While the Philadelphia Phillies are significantly more popular than the Pittsburgh Pirates. (2024 Q1)…

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Taxes and Spending

  • June 26, 2024

By a 56-point margin, voters in Pennsylvania oppose Shapiro imposing new taxes without the vote of our elected representatives. Voters oppose a mass transit bailout. (In Q2) Do…

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Education

  • June 26, 2024

Over half of Commonwealth voters grade Pennsylvania K-12 schools “C” or worse, with only 5% giving our schools the top grade. Voters believe PA spends far less on…

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