New Study: Pa. K-12 Scholarship Bill Would Create Billions in Economic Benefits

• Michael Torres
• June 15, 2021

June 15, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. — A new study from the Commonwealth Foundation and the American Federation for Children shows that Pennsylvania’s tax credit scholarships are a powerful tool for…

Press Release

Energy

Governor’s Lone Wolf Approach Leaves Families Wanting

• May 27, 2021

Throughout his two terms in office, Governor Tom Wolf has showcased his preference to act unilaterally and consistent unwillingness to work with the state legislature. The unprecedented power Wolf has…

Fact Sheet

First Popular Referendum Against State Executive Overreach Succeeds

• Michael Torres
• May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. — Voters in Pennsylvania have enacted two constitutional amendments that will limit a governor’s emergency powers in the first such popular referendum in the country,…

Press Release

State Budget

Reinvigorating Pennsylvania with One-time American Rescue Plan Funds

• Elizabeth Stelle
• May 18, 2021

Pennsylvania’s chronic overspending, mediocre tax structure, and high regulatory burden are limiting growth and investment. We must pass reforms in these areas to make our economy healthier and more dynamic.

Fact Sheet

Op-Ed: Uniform COVID-19 mandates caused major unforeseen consequences

• Tirzah Duren
• May 13, 2021

The policy response to the pandemic is focused on one crisis at the expense of two others: a nationwide mental health toll and a significant economic recession. And for some,…

Commentary

Op-Ed: States rebel against governors’ arbitrary COVID-19 powers. Pennsylvania is the latest.

• Charles Mitchell
• May 12, 2021

Pennsylvanians continue to pay a steep price for Gov. Tom Wolf's lockdowns while the state ranks in the top 11 of coronavirus deaths per capita.

Commentary

Op-Ed: The Localist Legislator — Last Hope Of The Middle Class?

• Andrew Cuff
• May 10, 2021

With political courage and the support of the grassroots, state legislators can still do the hard work of governing.

Commentary

Op-Ed: All or Nothing at All

• Charles F. McElwee
• April 15, 2021

Russell Shorto explores his family roots, the small-town mafia, and a unique period in postwar America.

Commentary

Op-Ed: Fight Against PA Guv’s Powers Reflects Bipartisan Trend

• Nathan Benefield
• April 15, 2021

The Pennsylvania General Assembly’s efforts to restrict Wolf’s emergency declaration – renewed four times – has reached its endgame in the form of two constitutional amendments in a statewide voter…

Commentary