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What other newspapers are saying: Encouraging words about ‘dreamers’

Donald Trump sat for an interview with NBC News that was released a little more than a week ago, and most of it was focused on the usual media preoccupations of whether Mr. Trump will arrest his opponents or deport millions of illegal migrants. Readers can judge his comments. As we read the transcript, however, the most interesting note was what the President-elect said about the so-called dreamers, who were brought here illegally as children but are now adults and still in legal limbo. Here’s the exchange: NBC’s Kristen Welker: “What about dreamers, sir? . . . You said once ...

State, region need more development

We hope the developers of TJ Maxx Plaza in Loyalsock Township are successful in their efforts, reported on in Wednesday’s edition, to negotiate for a grocery market. We further hope that the shifting economic climate allows many businesses to expand into Lycoming County, bringing new ...

Accountability part of solution — but an important part

We believe an effort in our state Legislature, led by state Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-York, to empower constituents of county election officials who disregard legal practices in counting votes to recall or, in effect, fire the official is a reasonable step. We further believe that the measure, ...

What other newspapers are saying: Food insecurity needs solutions

It is an astonishingly large number: 5.3 billion. That’s how many meals were distributed by the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America, in 2023 alone. In a country of more than 330 million people, it is evidence of how widespread and persistent food insecurity remains in the United States. Food insecurity is defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the lack of access to enough food for an active and healthy life. More than 13 percent of Americans — 47 million people — experienced food insecurity in 2023; the rates are even higher in Black ...

Rural domestic violence needs attention, solutions

We hope our state and local leaders pay attention to a troubling study by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. The study, detailed in an article by The Center Square in Friday’s edition of the Sun-Gazette, examined how survivors of domestic violence in rural communities face additional ...

Insurance plans require careful thought

Medicare Advantage plans have been a godsend to millions of Americans who have placed full trust in what they have to offer — at a price they feel they can afford. Some have very enticing offerings, such as vision and dental care and caps on copays and other out-of-pocket charges, that ...