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Welcome to the Commonwealth Foundation's events page. Here you will find information on upcoming events, including speakers, locations, agendas, and online registration. You can also browse our past events for photos, event materials, and other resources.
Recent Events
Restoring American Exceptionalism – Hershey Townhall
Hershey
JANUARY 28, 2012
Join the Commonwealth Foundation at Americans for Prosperity's celebration of School Choice Week. The townhall is being held to discuss the need for an education system that challenges and motivates kids and prepares them for life.
School Choice Legislative Briefing
Harrisburg
JANUARY 25, 2012
Matt Brouillette will be joining a School Choice Week panel discussion about the educational, financial, and life-saving benefits of school choice. Pennsylvania legislators will be invited to attend and the panel will be taking your questions!
Brouillette Moderates York 912 Federal Candidates Forum
York
JANUARY 12, 2012
Join the York 912 Patriots for a 2012 Federal Candidates Forum moderated by Matt Brouillette.
Education Reform Town Hall
Mechanicsburg
DECEMBER 7, 2011
Rep. Glenn Grell and Rep. Sheryl Delozier are hosting an education town hall meeting for residents of the 87th and 88th legislative districts to hear both sides of pending education reforms issues, including school vouchers, EITC, charter and cyber charter schools.
Debate on Funding Public Libraries
Pittsburgh
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Elizabeth Stelle will be participating as a guest expert for a University of Pittsburgh debate on funding public libraries.
Policies & Principles Luncheon: Liquor Privatization
Harrisburg
JUNE 21, 2010
State Representative Mike Turzai has announced legislation to privatize Pennsylvania's state wine and spirit stores. The legislation would auction off 750 retail store licenses and 100 wholesale distributor licenses to the highest bidder. The legislation would also replace the current liquor tax to a gallonage tax, and charge sales tax on the end buyer, rather than on wholesale. Liquor store privatization is the subject of a recent Commonwealth Foundation policy brief titled Government Run Liquor Stores: The Social Impact of Privatization. Event Video
Lessons for Pennsylvania from New Zealand
Policies & Principles Breakfast:
Harrisburg
JUNE 2, 2010
As director of the Government Accountability Project at Mercatus, Mr. McTigue is sharing the lessons of his practical experience with policy makers in the United States. He works with officials from over 23 federal agencies and state governments on applying the principles of transparency and accountability in the public sector.
Stimulating Our Economy: Small Business vs. Big Government
R.E. Harper Economic Forum
King of Prussia
APRIL 28, 2010
Policies & Principles Luncheon: Rich States, Poor States
Harrisburg
DECEMBER 8, 2009
Why do some states thrive, while others lag? A new report from ALEC, Rich States, Poor States examines the economic policies and outcomes of the fifty states.
