Over the years in Pennsylvania politics– “decades” is the better word — some incumbent lawmakers, sincere in supporting the concept of legislative term limits, have stepped forward to advocate for such a change. Part of the thinking behind the proposal is the belief that legislative ...
We are thankful for the efforts of state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, to better protect the right of Americans to choose for themselves how to heat and power their homes. The future prosperity of our region — and of America as a whole — depends in part on affordable energy. A ...
Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces during the three-year war have become among the first victims in President Trump’s so-called peace process. Many of the Ukrainian children — numbering nearly 20,000 — were taken from their families by Russian troops early in the invasion and sent to live in Russia as part of what seemed an attempt at the Russification of the population by President Vladimir Putin. The abductions, experts say, are ongoing. A Yale University-based research team has been tracking the whereabouts of the children, sharing its data with the International ...
We are deeply concerned about the misrepresentations surrounding decisions by a federal judge, James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C. To be clear, Judge Boasberg has not ruled that criminal immigrants or violent immigrants cannot be deported. What ...
Chance Aluminum has finalized the purchase of some land in the southern part of Lycoming County to build a unique plant — a plant that will create hundreds of jobs. Lycoming County’s commissioners and leaders should be commended for their diligent efforts on this transaction. Every ...
Those wondering about the necessity of strong vaccine requirements should take a look at news out of Ashtabula County that this year’s first case of measles has been reported in Ohio. “The fact that we now have a measles case in Ohio adds emphasis to the importance of being fully vaccinated,” said Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the state health department. “This disease can be very serious, but it is preventable. I strongly encourage you to protect yourselves and your children by getting vaccinated.” The Ashtabula County case was an adult — an unvaccinated man who ...
