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National Unions are Bouncing Back—and Coming for State Legislatures
Harrisburg, Pa., September 7, 2026—The nation’s largest government unions are organizing new and unusual workplaces to overcome membership losses since the landmark Janus v. AFSCME case, according to the fifth edition of The Battle for Worker…
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Testimony of Nathan Benefield, Chief Policy Officer Commonwealth Foundation Senate Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Energy in Pennsylvania
Chairman Argall and members of the committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit these remarks on increasing energy production in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Foundation promotes market-driven solutions that will…
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U.S. Treasury Removed Shapiro’s Last Excuse on School Choice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released long-awaited details on the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit —and it’s exactly the kind of clarity Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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Why Is Your Electricity Bill So High?
Most Pennsylvania households saw their electricity bills climb on June 1, with double-digit increases in the generation portion of their bills for Penelec, West Penn Power,…
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RGGI Will Cost Virginia Billions—Just Like It Cost Pennsylvania
Originally published by Daily Signal. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has consistently sided with the climate-policy wing of her party even when its proposals threaten higher energy costs for consumers. One…
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Pennsylvania Lost $5 Billion in Energy Investment and Power Supply Under RGGI
Harrisburg, Pa., May 4, 2026 — Last fall, Pennsylvania lawmakers removed the Keystone State from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) after six years of legal battles. According to new…
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Even in an Off-Year, Unions Spend Millions in Pennsylvania in 2025
Harrisburg, Pa., April 22, 2026 — Despite 2025 being an off-year election, Pennsylvania still saw heavy political spending by unions, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Foundation. The…
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Full Court Press: Pennsylvania Union Political Spending in 2025
Key Points Political action committees (PACs) affiliated with trade unions and government unions spent $22.4 million in monetary and in-kind political activity in 2025, a year with few legislative elections…
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Don’t Be Fooled by Shapiro—Six Times the Governor Pranked Pennsylvanians
April Fools’ Day is an annual reminder that you can’t believe everything you see or hear. Pranksters unleash a bevy of practical jokes, from Taco Bell claiming it bought…
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