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Affordability requires more power plants

Pennsylvania has powered America for generations. From the coal that fueled the Industrial Revolution to the natural gas boom of the Marcellus Shale, our state has long been one of the nation’s energy leaders. That is why it is frustrating for many families and small businesses to see their ...

Dispelling ‘False Claims Act’ myths

It’s budget season in Pennsylvania, which means that politicians are grasping at any loose straws they can find to painlessly raise revenue without raising taxes. Regardless of a proposal’s shortcomings, if it makes a good sound bite, it will be pushed as a potential revenue generator for ...

What other newspapers are saying: Waivers no factor in smoking rates

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, ...

The ‘smash and grab’ administration

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 Strait of Hormuz and the long chessboard

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 ...

Williamsport home rule — good or bad?

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 ...