The year 2026 is upon us, and our state lawmakers and state officials should offer Pennsylvanians two resolutions — to reform our state’s government in ways that encourage rather than punish development and job creation, and to reduce state spending. Our region’s own lawmakers have ...
This year’s contentious New Jersey gubernatorial race dominated national headlines. Although Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli were the headliners, another candidate tells a much more fascinating and revealing story that reveals a troubling national trend with organized labor. On June 10, Sean Spiller, who had received only 11% of the primary vote, ended his long-shot campaign, finishing fifth place. His term as president of the New Jersey Education Association also ended shortly after his primary loss. Though his candidacy never gained traction, Mr. Spiller managed to siphon $48 ...
When American conservatives abandon free-market principles, there’s no telling what follows. The Heritage Foundation has been illustrating this the past few months. One of the largest conservative think tanks in D.C. has been bleeding talent. Three members of its board of trustees resigned. Longtime conservative movement leaders such as Chris DeMuth and Stephen Moore cut ties. Then, on Monday, three of Heritage’s research divisions moved almost as entire units to Advancing American Freedom (AAF), the conservative group founded by former vice president Mike Pence. The heads of the ...
We believe our Pennsylvania legislators should pay close attention in 2026 to the state of Tennessee. On Jan. 1, a new law will be implemented in the Volunteer State — one we believe could serve as a model for Pennsylvania — and, really, every state. “The newly enacted law will go on ...
In a recent front page news article, the county landfill was featured in depth. After reading and re-reading the lengthy account, I was somewhat confused. Is there a need to seek more waste to increase revenue? On the average, individuals living in America produce five pounds of waste per day. That’s each of us! (zerowaste.com). It’s time to rethink the way we consume, reduce, reuse and restore. While a visit to the landfill (which I have participated with a group tour) would give an appreciation for the necessary processes, especially the single stream, we need to more ...
Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, has issued a Standing Recommendation regarding children’s vaccines, advising health care providers and families to follow the child and adolescent immunization schedule produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Academy of Family Physicians. “Public health experts across the country, including myself, are not in agreement with recent federal vaccine recommendations,” Bagdasarian said in a news release. “For decades, vaccines have played a critical role in the prevention and control of infectious ...
