Education

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

  • February 23, 2026

Tens of thousands of kids wait-listed for Pennsylvania’s tax credit scholarship programs could receive scholarships under the new federal program. First-Ever Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program Last July, Congress passed…

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Welcome to Freedom Rising!

  • February 18, 2026

The story of the United States begins in Pennsylvania. From the founding of our nation to becoming the beating heart of American industry, our commonwealth personifies everything—from its entrepreneurial spirit…

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Education

Governor Shapiro’s Reckless 2026–27 Budget Proposal

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 3, 2026

Overview Gov. Josh Shapiro’s unaffordable budget worsens Pennsylvania’s structural deficit. The governor proposes nearly $53.26 billion in general fund spending, a 6.3 percent increase over the 2025–26 enacted budget. He…

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Pennsylvania’s Economy is Struggling to Compete Nationally

  • January 28, 2026

Overview Over the past few months, Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration have routinely touted Pennsylvania’s supposed economic success, portraying the commonwealth’s economy as “…

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Education

More Money for Public Schools Isn’t Working

  • Rachel Langan
  • January 14, 2026

On January 12, Rachel Langan, senior education policy analyst for the Commonwealth Foundation, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee. Rachel…

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The Myth of Increased Education Spending

  • Rachel Langan
  • January 13, 2026

Testimony of Rachel LanganSenior Education Policy AnalystThe Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy AlternativesHearing on Improving Reading Outcomes in PennsylvaniaBefore the Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy CommitteeThe Honorable David Argall, ChairJanuary…

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