Chautauqua County officials want to push the remaining organizations that have indoor smoking waivers to go smokefree. Smoking indoors in public places became largely illegal in New York state with the passage of the Clean Indoor Air Act on July 24, 2003, banning smoking in most workplaces, ...

Once called the “shining city on a hill,” the United States has become the smash and grab bully of the world. From the moment Donald Trump took office, he has thumbed his nose at the Constitution and the other two branches of the federal government. He has governed by decree, signing ...

The crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is often framed as a regional military confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. In reality, it is far larger: it is a systemic challenge to the global economy, to international maritime law, and to the domestic political stability ...

Recently, I received on Facebook a lobbying effort by current City Council members concerning Home Rule for the City of Williamsport. In the 2026 Primary Election to be held May 19th, city voters will get to vote on a government study Commission. Some of the members of that Commission have ...

Life is hectic. Keeping track of work, home and family commitments is challenging enough. Now imagine adding another task to your daily routine: checking multiple government websites just to find out what your local and state officials are planning to do. You would have to monitor the ...

“I like unions. I just don’t like my union.” Time and time again, I hear this sentiment from employees nationwide. Most will express frustration with their union officials, who’ve disappointed or even mistreated them and other members. Some tell me how they tried and failed to ...