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Former Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman Calls on Gov. Shapiro to Defend ‘Gutsy’ School Reforms

• June 13, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 13, 2023 — Former Democratic vice-presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman called on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to support Lifeline Scholarships and school choice as he…

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Analysis: Pa. Public Education Gets “Dramatic” Funding Increases

• June 1, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., June 1, 2023 – Pennsylvania school district per-student spending increased to $21,263 in 2021–22, according to newly released data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The added funding represents a…

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School Choice Report, Episode 5

• David P. Hardy
• May 31, 2023

In this week’s episode of School Choice Report, host David Hardy welcomes Commonwealth Foundation Executive Vice President Jennifer Stefano. They discuss the recent mayoral primary in Philadelphia and what it…

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Commonwealth Foundation Offers Gov. Shapiro Helping Hand to Deliver on Campaign Promises

• May 17, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., May 17, 2023 – The Commonwealth Foundation today kicked off an advocacy campaign called “Shapiro’s Promises” to generate support for bipartisan initiatives that Gov. Josh Shapiro committed…

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School Choice Report, Episode 4

• David P. Hardy
• May 15, 2023

In this week’s School Choice Report, host David Hardy welcomes special guest Jeff Yass, co-founder and managing partner of Susquehanna International Group (SIG). Jeff is known for his unwavering support…

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Commonwealth Foundation Announces Guy Ciarrocchi as New Policy Fellow

• May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa. – Former congressional candidate and president of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Guy Ciarrocchi, has joined the Commonwealth Foundation as a fellow,…

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Commonwealth Foundation’s Statement on House Passage of HB 950

• May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa.—Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 950, a constitutional amendment that would create a new “fundamental right” to organize and collectively bargain…

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Public Union Democracy

Radical Union Leader Power Grab Advances in Pa. House

• May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee today advances House Bill 950, a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a new “fundamental right”…

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School Choice Report, Episode 3

• David P. Hardy
• April 24, 2023

There have been countless battles for the right to properly educate, give agency to, and give education access to Black children. In this episode, Dr. Howard Fuller continues the conversation…

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Commonwealth Foundation’s Jennifer Stefano on OAN 4.12.2023

• Jennifer Stefano
• April 12, 2023

Commonwealth Foundation’s Jennifer Stefano appeared on OAN to discuss the findings of the Common Ground in the Commonwealth Poll.

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School Choice Report, Episode 2

• David P. Hardy
• April 3, 2023

There have been countless battles for the right to properly educate, give agency to, and give education access to Black children. In this episode, Dr. Howard Fuller joins the conversation.

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation Files Amicus Brief Following Education Lawsuit Ruling

• April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa. — The Commonwealth Foundation filed an amicus brief in response to the Commonwealth Court’s recent ruling in William Penn School District et al. v.

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Pennsylvania Senator Kim Ward endorses Lifeline Scholarships after Gov. Shapiro’s budget address

• March 28, 2023

Pennsylvania Senator Kim Ward encourages Gov. Josh Shapiro to support Lifeline Scholarships following the budget address.

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School Choice Report, Episode 1

• David P. Hardy
• March 20, 2023

In this inaugural episode of School Choice Report, host David Hardy will take a deep dive into school choice with special guest and Sr. Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation…

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Prosperity

Commonwealth Foundation Sr. VP Nathan Benefield Responds to Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Priorities

• Nathan Benefield
• March 7, 2023

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Commonwealth Foundation’s Nathan Benefield Statement of Governor Shapiro’s Budget Priorities

• March 7, 2023

Harrisburg, Pa., Mar. 7, 2023 — Commonwealth Foundation Senior Vice President Nathan Benefield issued today the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget address: “The budget was not…

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Prosperity

Commonwealth Foundation Executive VP Jennifer Stefano on Newsmax March 1, 2023

• Jennifer Stefano
• March 1, 2023

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Pennsylvanians Demand Expanded Energy Choices

• March 1, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – According to a statewide poll of registered voters, Pennsylvanians are pessimistic about the state’s future and want state leaders to address surging energy costs. The survey…

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Education

Senior VP Nathan Benefield on the Dom Giordano Program highlighting education funding

• Nathan Benefield
• February 14, 2023

Our Sr. Vice President Nathan Benefield recently chatted with radio host Dom Giordano about the ruling regarding education funding in Pennsylvania.

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PA Court Rules on Education Funding Lawsuit

• February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa.—Today, a Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judge issued a ruling on the school funding lawsuit that has been ongoing for the past eight years. The suit alleged…

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Prosperity

Executive Vice President Jennifer Stefano on Fox News February 3, 2023

• Jennifer Stefano
• February 3, 2023

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