Energy

The Rising Cost of Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

• June 16, 2026

Summary Pennsylvania ratepayers have paid more than $3.3 billion in “green energy” mandates thanks to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) Act. From 2020…

Fact Sheet

Regulation

Pennsylvania Permitting Feels the Need for SPEED

• Elizabeth Stelle
• March 9, 2026

Permitting is a mess in Pennsylvania, leaving many businesses in the dark about when they can begin their work. This is especially true with those seeking permission from the Department…

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The Truth About Court-Ordered Education Funding

• Common Sense Weekly
• December 13, 2025

Here’s the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. We hope you have a great weekend! Pennsylvania Courts Never Ordered More Funding for…

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Education

Despite Shapiro’s Failed Leadership, 2025-26 Budget Secures Key Permitting Wins, Ends Threat of RGGI

• November 12, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., November 12, 2025 — Despite Gov. Josh Shapiro’s failed leadership and a 135-day stalemate, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a compromise budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The Commonwealth Foundation has released…

Press Release

Education

What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 State Budget

• Nathan Benefield
• November 12, 2025

Summary Four months late, Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers agreed on a state budget deal. The agreement spends $1.4 billion less than Shapiro’s reckless, extreme proposal, and uses excessive…

Backgrounder

Education

Low-Achieving and Violent Public Schools in Pennsylvania

• October 30, 2025

Overview Students attending low-achieving public schools experience violence at nearly twice the rate of students attending higher-achieving schools and are more likely to experience violence involving a weapon.

Fact Sheet

Shapiro ❤️ Shutdowns

• Common Sense Weekly
• October 25, 2025

Here’s the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.We hope you have a great weekend! Josh Shapiro Loves Shutdowns When it comes to…

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State Budget

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Budget Plan, RGGI Abrogation, Regulatory Reform

• October 22, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa., October 22, 2025 — This week, the Pennsylvania Senate advanced legislation, including a spending bill (Senate Bill 160), that protects taxpayers and fosters economic growth. The commonwealth remains the…

Press Release

100 Days, No Budget

• Common Sense Weekly
• October 11, 2025

Here’s the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.We hope you have a great weekend! Shapiro Failed to Protect PA from Budget Stalemates…

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