Shapiro’s Spending Spree vs. Fiscal Reality

• Common Sense Weekly
• May 23, 2025

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?…

Blog

Passing voter ID can help restore trust in elections

• Elizabeth Stelle
• January 26, 2023

Originally published at City & State PA Our democratic system depends on trust – but Americans have become increasingly disillusioned by the political process. According to a poll conducted…

Media Hit

Government Accountability

Voter ID Constitutional Amendment

• January 16, 2023

Key Points Voter ID requirements improve election integrity, while voter turnout increases, without impacting election outcomes.Pennsylvania voters support Voter ID requirements by a wide margin, with support across all regions…

Backgrounder

Government Accountability

Why are Democrats doing everything in their power to stop voter ID laws?

• Jennifer Stefano
• January 16, 2023

Originally published at The Philadelphia Inquirer It’s been two years since we saw rioters descend on the U.S. Capitol in an act that can be categorized as equal parts…

Media Hit

Government Accountability

On voter ID, trust the voters

• Nathan Benefield
• January 9, 2023

Originally published at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Last session, Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to require voter identification in elections. The state House and Senate must…

Media Hit

Government Accountability

Frequently Asked Q&A About Election Integrity in Pennsylvania

• November 4, 2022

It’s time for all registered Pennsylvanians to exercise our civic duty and head out to vote on Tuesday, November 8th. With public opinion polls showing a lack of confidence…

Research

Steps to Enhance Election Integrity

• June 2, 2021

In 2020, Pennsylvania’s newly amended election law struggled under unprecedented mail-in voting. In addition, last-minute state guidance and judicial decisions skirted state election law, further delaying results and causing confusion.

Fact Sheet