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Democrats put power over people

The beginning of 2023 ushered in a new day for Pennsylvania Democrats. The party had a new governor and, for the first time in over a decade, a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. However, it was immediately clear that Democrats in Harrisburg are far more concerned with holding onto power at all costs rather than governing. Their constant political posturing has led to staggering gridlock, mistrust, and absolute chaos. At the beginning of the year, an insecure Democratic leadership team totally shut down the state House for months because its majority was ...

Pennsylvania’s regulations shut doors to economic opportunity

Gov. Josh Shapiro recognizes how government regulations come between Pennsylvanians and job opportunities. In his first week, Shapiro acted on his campaign promise to “open the doors to economic opportunity.” His first executive order instructed state agencies to remove degree requirements for state jobs. While the practical impact was limited (technically, only 34 of the 2,600 job titles in the executive branch required a degree), the spirit was welcome. In August, the governor acted again to expand opportunity by waiving college credit requirements for state troopers. Now ...

We must stand with Israel

Last Saturday at dawn the Hamas terrorist organization launched a massive surprise attack against Israel, killing hundreds and injuring thousands with rocket attacks as militant fighters from the Gaza Strip invaded and captured southern villages. As the rockets indiscriminately killed innocents, Hamas fighters intentionally targeted civilians, even kidnapping some into the Palestinian territory. Other civilians were murdered in cold blood, and reports soon surfaced of Israeli women and children being kidnapped. One video surfaced of Hamas terrorists parading dead, naked Israeli women ...

Rioting in Philadelphia will cost Pennsylvania millions

Law and order are long overdue in the City of Brotherly Love. The rioting in late September is the latest black eye on Philadelphia in an ongoing saga of dangerous incidents that keep piling up. Disgraceful criminals with zero respect for the city, for their neighbors, and for businesses that fuel the local economy have caused destruction beyond belief. As chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, I want to commend the Philadelphia City Police, who have managed to make arrests and reel in the lawlessness each evening. The Police are doing their job in reestablishing law and ...

While the world watches, it asks ‘why?’

We appreciate more than words can impart, the kind and thoughtful people who have sent text messages, e-mails, and posted on social media with respect to their concern about the massacre of innocent civilians in Israel by Hamas and its supporters. In almost every contact, we hear: Why, Why, Why? A short primer, or reminder, may be in order for those asking the “Why” question. 1. Who is Hamas and why would they murder innocent civilians? Hamas is a terrorist organization formed, organized, run, and paid for by the most extreme Muslim ideology. Their job is to kill any ...

Misguided push for $15 minimum wage won’t work for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s small businesses employ over 2.5 million people throughout the Commonwealth. But if Governor Shapiro has his way, thousands of these jobs could soon be under threat. Earlier this year, the state legislature attempted to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour and the wage for tipped employees to $9 per hour. Now, Gov. Josh Shapiro and state legislators are reigniting the conversation, pushing for an unprecedented 107 percent minimum wage hike. The vast majority of economic studies find that a higher minimum wage leads to job losses for the least-skilled workers. ...