NathanBenefield
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Chief Policy Officer at Commonwealth Foundation @MyCommonwealth Opinions my own
Harrisburg, PA
Joined September 2008
Conservative think tank says Shapiro exaggerates how many will lose Medicaid
www.wvia.org
Commonwealth Foundation, a right-leaning think tank based in Harrisburg, says Gov. Josh Shapiro is wrong and many Medicaid recipients will work or meet other requirements to keep the benefit.
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Medicaid expansion has led to hospital financial struggles
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RT @TheFGA: You've heard the lies. But here's the truth: Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults are an effective tool to help p….
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Remember, @GovernorShapiro continues an attempt to unilaterally impose this energy tax on Pa. families and business, despite the fact that it drives up costs and the evidence it doesn't reduce carbon emissions.
"In summary, our analysis indicates that emission reductions across the entire PJM footprint would, today, be even greater if RGGI were not implemented in any PJM state. Moreover, costs to PJM consumers would also decrease were RGGI not implemented in any PJM state.".
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In a recent oped, I discuss how state lawmakers can help grow Pennsylvania's economy: "A state budget that protects families from tax increases, provides regulatory relief, and delivers educational opportunity will make Pennsylvania prosperous once again.".
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The latest BLS day shows Pennsylvania continues to lag in job growth--losing out to states with lower taxes, a better regulatory climate, and educational choice for families
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“The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ does not cut Medicaid spending,” said Nate Benefield, chief policy officer for the Commonwealth Foundation. “It slows the rate of growth in what’s projected to happen in Medicaid spending.”
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Publicity firm offered $20M to recruit for anti-Trump protests
www.newsnationnow.com
CEO Adam Swart said he turned the contract down because he believes the demonstrations will not be effective in making change.
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"In summary, our analysis indicates that emission reductions across the entire PJM footprint would, today, be even greater if RGGI were not implemented in any PJM state. Moreover, costs to PJM consumers would also decrease were RGGI not implemented in any PJM state.".
Updated report finds RGGI will cost Pennsylvania businesses $0.5 billion while boosting the bottom lines of out-of-state power producers.
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"Perhaps the biggest problem with Democrats' Medicaid narrative is that Americans overwhelmingly support the legislation's primary reform: moderate work requirements for healthy adults without dependents."
townhall.com
Explore how Americans support Republican Medicaid reforms amid Democratic opposition.
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Medicaid, and especially Medicaid expansion, is the reason why many hospitals are struggling. Helping individuals move from Medicaid to work/private insurance will be good for families, taxpayers, and our health care system
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RT @ErikTelford: .@GovernorShapiro is off to Nantucket,.Amid a state budget impasse, he said "duck it.".To an island he ran,.No budget it h….
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Guest column: Pennsylvania cyber students thrive — no thanks to Gov. Shapiro
www.pottsmerc.com
Pennsylvania cyber charters serve about 60,000 students statewide.
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RT @NathanBenefield: "Adding employment requirements is a bipartisan solution. Recent polling finds that more than four-fifths of Pennsylva….
commonwealthfoundation.org
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvanians to fear Medicaid reform, claiming “hundreds of thousands” will lose coverage. “There are no dollars available at
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RT @Opportunity4pa: "The American Tort Reform Association, a group that . earlier this year declared Philadelphia the top 'judicial hellh….
www.inquirer.com
The amount attorneys spent on SEPTA ads is projected to increase 400% since 2021.
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Medicaid spending is set to increase in 2026 by 6.8 percent. It will grow by the same amount in 2027, too.
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"Republicans should be proud of this achievement. They are boosting the economy, saving taxpayers billions of dollars, and showing their deep belief in lower-income Americans’ ability to contribute to our country’s future"
www.wsj.com
Medicaid enrolls some 83 million Americans, nearly six times as many as AFDC did in 1996.
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If Clinton’s Welfare Reform Was Big, Trump’s Is Huge by @HaydenDublois via @WSJopinion.
www.wsj.com
Medicaid enrolls some 83 million Americans, nearly six times as many as AFDC did in 1996.
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"roughly a quarter of Philly’s public schools experienced enrollment declines of 20% or more between the 2019-20 and 2021-22 school years, with some schools losing almost half their students."
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Gov Shapiro continues to lie about “federal cuts” while refusing to provide any leadership within the state.
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