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The Commonwealth Foundation is helping Pennsylvania write the next chapter in America’s story.| Commonwealth Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation is helping Pennsylvania write the next chapter in America’s story.| Commonwealth Foundation
Pennsylvania has recently been touted as a model economy. But how strong is Pennsylvania’s economy really?| Commonwealth Foundation
Rising electricity bills dominate New Jersey's governor race. But what voters don’t realize is that Gov. Josh Shapiro is driving up costs.| Commonwealth Foundation
Violence plagues public schools across the commonwealth—and far too many students remain trapped in these violent institutions.| Commonwealth Foundation
Several Pennsylvania school districts claim that the state is "bleeding" them financially. Their reserve funds tell a different story.| Commonwealth Foundation
With concurrent state and federal shutdowns, Gov. Josh Shapiro seems to enthusiastic about government impasses.| Commonwealth Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation was at the center of the ongoing struggle for educational freedom in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation.| Commonwealth Foundation
Pennsylvania now endures a a state budget that is more than three months past due, plus a federal shutdown. All thanks to Governor Shapiro.| Commonwealth Foundation
The Pennsylvania Senate advanced legislation, including a spending bill, that protects taxpayers and fosters economic growth.| Commonwealth Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation has launched a new statewide ad calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to end the state budget impasse.| Commonwealth Foundation
Pennsylvania’s population continues to decline, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report showing a total loss of 10,408 residents.| Commonwealth Foundation
On Hundredth Day of the Shapiro Shutdown, PA Democrats Push Spending & Tax Hikes Harrisburg, Pa., October 8, 2025 — Day 100 of the state budget shutdown brought chaos to the Capitol rotunda, with partisan political theater from Pennsylvania House and Senate Democrats placing parties even farther apart at the negotiating table. After previously rejecting and […] The post Day 100 of State Budget Impasse appeared first on Commonwealth Foundation.| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., September 30, 2025 — A federal government shutdown is set to begin at midnight, barring a last-minute deal. For Pennsylvania residents, the commonwealth remains in a dangerously precarious position, with a looming federal shutdown overlapping with its four-month-long state budget impasse. Despite reporting that a budget deal was “very, very close” in June, Gov. Josh […] The post Hours Away from Federal Government Shutdown, Pennsylvania Remains Vulnerable appeared ...| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., September 22, 2025 — This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro is speaking as Pennsylvania hosts PJM governors for the Multi-State Technical| Commonwealth Foundation
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Letter calls on Treasurer Garrity to withhold any transfer from the budget stabilization reserve fund, pending legal adjudication. Harrisburg, Pa., September 8, 2025 — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation sent a letter to leaders of the General Assembly and Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, urging the legal protection of the commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund. Gov. Josh […] The post Commonwealth Foundation Urges Legal Protection of State’s Rainy Day Fund appeared first on Commonwea...| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., September 3, 2025 — Fewer than 4-in-10 Pennsylvania voters believe the state is on the right track, according to new polling released today by the Commonwealth Foundation. Inflation, the economy, taxes, and crime top their list of concerns facing the state, with nearly two-thirds of Pennsylvanians saying economic conditions are worsening for them […] The post New Poll: Inflation, Economy, Taxes, and Crime Top Voter Concerns, Pennsylvanians Hold Shapiro Responsible for Bud...| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., August 22, 2025 — This Sunday, after eight consecutive weeks of public fearmongering, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will enact self-imposed service cuts. Though completely avoidable, these cuts aim to extract yet another taxpayer-funded bailout. This is not a true emergency; it is a manufactured crisis, fueled and exploited by Gov. Josh […] The post SEPTA’s Manufactured Crisis Has Delayed State Budget Long Enough appeared first on Common...| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., August 22, 2025 — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation launched a new ad, calling for Gov. Josh Shapiro to end the budget impasse with a compromise that protects families from tax hikes and offers educational choice. The ad is running statewide on digital beginning this weekend, and will air on TV from Sunday, August […] The post New TV/Digital Ad: Shapiro’s Budget Impasse is Failing Kids & Families appeared first on Commonwealth Foundation.| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., August 12, 2025 — Today, the Pennsylvania Senate is advancing a spending bill that provides the clearest path forward in months| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., August 5, 2025—The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is violating state and federal law around “persistently dangerous schools,” endangering the safety of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable students, and threatening billions in federal funding, according to a groundbreaking analysis from the Commonwealth Foundation. More than 40 percent of Pennsylvania schools face dangerous incidents, but state […] The post New Report Finds Pennsylvania Violating Law, Endang...| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., August 1, 2025 — Pennsylvania is entering the second month operating without a state budget, with no end in sight.| Commonwealth Foundation
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American carbon emission trading program| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., July 14, 2025 — Today, Pennsylvania House Democrats passed the General Appropriations Act (HB 1330), their version of a budget bill, which includes a $2.9 billion spending increase. The bill would increase general fund spending to $50.6 billion—exacerbating Pennsylvania’s structural deficit, by spending $5.3 billion more than revenue. Lawmakers would need to drain […]| Commonwealth Foundation
69% of voters believe Gov. Josh Shapiro needs to take a more active role in budget negotiations. Harrisburg, Pa., June 25, 2025 — As the June 30th| Commonwealth Foundation
Senate Republicans passed two bills to protect all Pennsylvanians from overregulation. Harrisburg, Pa., June 10, 2025 — Today, the Pennsylvania Senate| Commonwealth Foundation
Voters strongly oppose Gov. Josh Shapiro’s top priorities, including RGGI, mass transit bailout, and government energy mandates. Harrisburg, Pa., May 29,| Commonwealth Foundation
The report finds PACER and PRESS proposals would impose massive increases to household electricity rates. Harrisburg, Pa., May 27, 2025 — Today, the| Commonwealth Foundation
Overview Gov. Josh Shapiro’s radical overspending exacerbates what is already a massive budget deficit. His plan imposes new taxes this year and will| Commonwealth Foundation
Background Pennsylvania faces serious fiscal challenges. The enacted 2024–25 General Fund budget created a $3.6 billion structural deficit, with $47.6| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., May 6, 2025—Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee approved legislation to establish the Pennsylvania Award for Student| Commonwealth Foundation
Overview The national trends impacting education in Pennsylvania in 2025 include an impending fiscal cliff, under-enrolled schools, and population| Commonwealth Foundation
Overview The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a multi-state cap-and-trade program that imposes a carbon tax on power generators, resulting in| Commonwealth Foundation
Overview Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigned on a healthy skepticism of carbon taxes before proposing his own carbon tax scheme. His new energy agenda centers| Commonwealth Foundation
Summary The Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund, commonly referred to as the Rainy Day Fund, is Pennsylvania’s largest budgetary reserve fund. Pennsylvania| Commonwealth Foundation
Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) are state tax credit programs.| Commonwealth Foundation
Lifeline Scholarships, also known as the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) program, would offer an Education Opportunity Account (EOA).| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., February 27, 2025 — Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting| Commonwealth Foundation
New data on EITC and OSTC programs reveals growing wait lists for school choice scholarships.| Commonwealth Foundation
Cyber charter schools need reserve funds to ensure their continued operation despite fluctuations in their unpredictable funding. CORRECTION: A previous| Commonwealth Foundation
As revealed in IFO’s findings, Pennsylvania’s fiscal future is bleak under Shapiro’s proposed budget.| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, PA, February 4, 2025 – Massive spending increases proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro in his recently released 2025 budget proposal| Commonwealth Foundation
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate passed, with a bipartisan 31-18 vote, legislation to leave the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).| Commonwealth Foundation
The Nation’s Report Card, released this morning by the U.S. Department of Education, showed that 69% of Pennsylvania 8th grade students aren’t proficient at math.| Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, Pa., January 28, 2025 – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration resolved its recent complaint against PJM Interconnection. Rather than pursue PR stunts like this, the Commonwealth Foundation has called on Shapiro to champion energy policies that prioritize affordability and reliability. Instead, Shapiro continues to champion the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the […]| Commonwealth Foundation
The Better Pennsylvania plan offers 30 popular, bipartisan solutions and reforms to address the economic, education, energy, and budgetary challenges that lead many Pennsylvanians to flee the state.| Commonwealth Foundation
