Nobody to Blame but Himself

• Common Sense Weekly
• July 3, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Have you seen our recent social media videos?…

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Health Care

Medicaid Myth Busting: How Pennsylvania Can Reform and Protect the Program

• July 2, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvanians to fear Medicaid reform, claiming “hundreds of thousands” will lose coverage. “There are no dollars available at the state level to make up for these…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Missed the Budget Deadline—and Shapiro Has Nobody to Blame but Himself

• July 1, 2025

Once again, Pennsylvania lawmakers missed the state budget deadline. This marks the third consecutive budget deadline that Gov. Josh Shapiro has missed. So, who is to blame? Shapiro, of course,…

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State Budget

Gov. Josh Shapiro Still Ain’t Got Sh*t Done

• June 4, 2025

Heading into his third budget negotiation, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official slogan starkly contrasts with his legislative accomplishments. A Commonwealth Foundation analysis found Shapiro’s first two-and-a-half years…

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Education

Pritzker and Shapiro are Two Progressive Peas in a Pod

• Elizabeth Stelle
• May 8, 2025

In his recent Wall Street Journal feature about the presidential ambitions of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, John McCormick floated Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro as an alternative…

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Health Care

New Approach to Gig-Worker Benefits Finds Success in Pennsylvania Pilot Program

• April 24, 2025

Gig work—whether driving a car for Uber or Lyft or delivering food and groceries for DoorDash or UberEats—has its benefits: schedule flexibility, the independence to pick and choose jobs, no…

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Commonwealth Foundation Announces Promotion of Elizabeth Stelle to Vice President of Policy

• February 26, 2025

Elizabeth Stelle previously served as the Director of Policy Analysis for the Commonwealth Foundation. Harrisburg, Pa., February 26, 2025 — Commonwealth Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of…

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Megan Martin loves her new job. Learn why.

• February 25, 2025

Megan Martin is the Commonwealth Foundation’s chief operating officer and general counsel.  Before joining the Commonwealth Foundation, Megan served as the vice president and general counsel of the Pennsylvania Chamber…

Organization Updates

Poll Shows Pennsylvanians Demand a New Path Forward from State and Federal Elected Officials

• January 23, 2025

More than 8-in-10 support Trump proposals, including tax cuts, regulatory relief, and an end to Biden policies that have crippled energy production.  Voters overwhelmingly support initiatives Shapiro promised as a…

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