APRIL 20, 2012 | Feature by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Let's Do It For Them - VOTE!

You've surely heard it said that you and I have a right to vote.  Well, I believe we also have a responsibility—not just to vote, but to cast an informed vote.  And our next opportunity to do so is this coming Tuesday, April 24.

NOVEMBER 3, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Pennsylvania Voters Hit the Brakes on Runaway Government

Electorate says it's time to reduce spending, lower taxes, and restore self-governance

Yesterday, millions of Pennsylvanians collectively hit the brakes on runaway government in Washington and Harrisburg.  In race after race, they voted against years of over-spending, over-borrowing, and under-performing.  Voters also sent the clear message that they don't want to be governed by the right, the left or the center; the

OCTOBER 29, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Former Rep. Jeff Coleman Rejoins Commonwealth Foundation

The Commonwealth Foundation is pleased to announce that former State Representative Jeff Coleman has rejoined the Foundation as a senior fellow. Mr. Coleman was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2000 at the age of 25, defeating a longtime incumbent. He served four years in the House, developing a reputation as on

MAY 4, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

First and Second Amendments Lose; LiveFreePA Postponed

In the 11th hour, under intense pressure from those who would deny the freedoms in the First and Second Amendments, the host of the Commonwealth Foundation's second annual LiveFreePA celebration pulled the plug. Due to the short notice, the Commonwealth Foundation will reschedule LiveFreePA for the fall, at a club t

APRIL 1, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

CF Supports Dedicated Funding Stream and Individual Mandate

Today, CF staff joined with state lawmakers to announce new legislation that would create a dedicated funding stream for the Commonwealth Foundation.

MARCH 30, 2010 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Survey

The Commonwealth Foundation asked each of the candidates in the May primary for Pennsylvania Governor to answer a series of 20 questions about state economic and fiscal policy.  Answers for those candidates responding to the survey are summarized in the table. (Note: "NR"=No response)

JANUARY 14, 2009 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Commonwealth Foundation Launches PennsylvaniaVotes.org

HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth Foundation today announced the launch of PennsylvaniaVotes.org, the state's first and only web site that provides—at no cost—a nonpartisan, layman's description of every bill introduced in the General Assembly.  

NOVEMBER 13, 2008 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Statement on the Passing of Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll

The Commonwealth Foundation is saddened by the loss of Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll. We will fondly remember her unsurpassed dedication to her roles in public service, her compassion and decency, and her desire for fairness in the political and legislative arenas. Our prayers are with her family.

AUGUST 6, 2007 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Pat Toomey Joins Board of Directors of the Commonwealth Foundation

HARRISBURG, PA — The Commonwealth Foundation—Pennsylvania’s free-market public policy think tank—announced the election of former Pennsylvania Congressman Pat Toomey to its Board of Directors.