Education
Persistently Dangerous Pennsylvania Public Schools
Calculating danger based only on arrests ignores student safety. Overview New analysis by the Commonwealth Foundation shows that Pennsylvania violates state and federal law by failing to identify persistently dangerous…
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Shapiro Shouldn’t Get In the Way of PA’s Energy Momentum
Originally published in RealClearPennsylvania. All eyes were on Pennsylvania last week for the “Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit”—an event highlighting what…
Media Hit
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Unbalanced, Reckless Spending Bill
Welcome to the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Follow us on X for the latest updates—and help us reach 10,000 followers! PA…
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Pennsylvania Energy Returns to the National Spotlight—No Thanks to Governor Shapiro
Yesterday, lawmakers and business executives convened in Pittsburgh to celebrate Pennsylvania’s bright future—all thanks to the commonwealth’s robust energy sector. The event, titled the “Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit,”…
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Educational Choice for Children Act
U.S. Congress expands educational opportunity for K–12 students nationwide, funding millions in tax credit scholarships for Pennsylvania kids. First-Ever Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program The U.S. Congress passed the Educational…
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Philly Teacher Union Threatening to Strike is Mostly Performative
Philadelphia’s massive teacher union—the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)—has already threatened to disrupt students’ education when the doors open this fall. Just a few months into negotiations over a new…
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Where is Shapiro’s Leadership?
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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Pennsylvania Labor Policies Rank Low Nationally
Pennsylvania labor policies rank among the lowest nationally, according to a new report. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) published States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America,…
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Shapiro, Fetterman Talk Out of Both Sides of Their Mouths About U.S. Steel
The recent news of a new multibillion-dollar deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel has many celebrating. Even Sen. John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shapiro cheered. Yet, these high-profile Pennsylvania…
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