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Fox Business: CF’s Jennifer Stefano joins Charles Payne to discuss President Biden’s expensive agenda.

• Jennifer Stefano
• October 13, 2021

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Pa. General Assembly passes House Bill 1861

• Michael Torres
• September 29, 2021

Today, both chambers of the Pa. General Assembly passed House Bill 1861 unanimously. It will now go to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature or veto. Commonwealth Foundation Vice…

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Op-Ed: Empower Parents, Not Union Leaders

• Nathan Benefield
• September 27, 2021

Originally published at RealClearEducation Earlier this year, the New York Post revealed that the American Federation of Teachers – one of America’s two national teachers’ unions – had…

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Op-Ed: Say no to $3.5 trillion government takeover, yes to jobs

• Jennifer Stefano
• September 20, 2021

Originally published at The Hill Something isn’t right in America’s economy. And it’s not just COVID-19. As of late July, there were 10 million available jobs across the…

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Op-Ed: How Right-Leaning Entrepreneurs Became the Champions of Equity for Low-Income Students

• Jennifer Stefano
• September 18, 2021

Originally published at Townhall There is no doubt that free-market enthusiasts—armed with a love of competition and individual liberty—have a successful track record of leading on traditionally progressive issues.

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Op-Ed: Want To Grow Your Nonprofit? Stop Fundraising

• Jennifer Stefano
• September 14, 2021

Originally published at Forbes My challenge to you: Bring joy back to your development efforts by not fundraising. Sounds crazy, right? But you can drive forward and build your…

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Gov. Wolf Contradicts Himself, Implements School Mask Mandate

• Nathan Benefield
• August 31, 2021

Today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that his administration will implement a mask mandate for all public and private schools and daycare facilities in the commonwealth despite having repeatedly stated that…

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Pa. Earmark Spending Hits All-Time High

• Michael Torres
• August 26, 2021

August 26, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa.— A new Commonwealth Foundation analysis shows a steep increase in earmarks in the 2021–2022 state budget. Approximately $5.5 billion in both federal and state…

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Don Kirkland Society: Mail

• August 25, 2021

Please mail me more information about ensuring a legacy of freedom: Mail me info…

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Don Kirkland Society: Call

• August 25, 2021

Please give me a call to discuss ensuring a legacy of freedom: Give me a call…

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Webinar Questions

• July 20, 2021

Do you have a question about election integrity for Rep. Seth Grove or the Commonwealth Foundation team? Submit it using the form below. Webinar Questions…

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Fox News: Ideology Vs Education in America’s Schools

• July 14, 2021

Jennifer Stefano’s latest piece in The Federalist—I Might Pull My Kids From Public School This Fall For Teaching Them Racism—spurred national news coverage about curriculum taught in public schools.

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New Research Shows Pathway to Fiscal Stability for States

• Michael Torres
• July 12, 2021

July 13, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. — A new Commonwealth Foundation study investigating the impacts of Taxpayer and Expenditure Limits (TELs) has found that the policies can ward off tax increases…

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Ensuring a Legacy of Freedom: Andrew Terhune

• June 28, 2021

Did you know that there is a quick and easy way to increase your support of Commonwealth Foundation and help ensure a legacy of freedom for Pennsylvania? Your fellow supporter,…

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School Choice Expands in Pennsylvania Budget

• Michael Torres
• June 25, 2021

June 25, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. — Lawmakers today unveiled a deal on the next fiscal year’s state budget, which the governor is expected to sign. The budget includes an increase in the cap…

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Pennsylvania Public Schools? Pandemic Profits

• Stefanie Mason
• June 18, 2021

Since the early months of the pandemic, Pennsylvania school district bureaucrats and lobbyists have demanded additional funding, ostensibly to cover increased costs. A February Commonwealth Foundation report tracked the…

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• June 15, 2021

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New Study: Pa. K-12 Scholarship Bill Would Create Billions in Economic Benefits

• Michael Torres
• June 15, 2021

June 15, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. — A new study from the Commonwealth Foundation and the American Federation for Children shows that Pennsylvania’s tax credit scholarships are a powerful tool for…

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Gov. Wolf Falsely Claims Pa. Ed. Funding is Low

• Michael Torres
• June 9, 2021

Yesterday, Gov. Wolf held a press conference at the Capitol discussing the claim that Pennsylvania is “45th in education funding.” Thankfully, that is not true, as the facts plainly show. According…

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Education Reform to Be Voted on By Pa. Senate Committee

• Michael Torres
• June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee will vote today on a bill that would increase children’s access to high-quality education. The Excellence in Education…

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Analysis: More COVID Aid Went to Education Than Healthcare in Pa.

• Michael Torres
• June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa. – Commonwealth Foundation has completed an analysis of the distribution of federal relief funds in Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other findings, it shows that public education has been the biggest winner—even being allocated more than health…

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