As public employee unions have come under growing pressure from financially strapped states, their defenders have often claimed the unions are being scapegoated for some...
Fred, you are back regurgitating right wing talking points again. First off, INCOME taxes are less than one-half of all federal revenue.
http://www.taxpolicycenter.or...
With Congress finally approving a budget for a fiscal year that is already half over, it’s time to focus on the far more serious problem of the $14 trillion national deb...
Construction costs generally go up, not down, over time. Therefore, the county commissioners’ discussion about alleviating the serious space crunch at the courthouse and...
Kathy, I wasn't advocating no control over utilities such as Armstrong or your water company. I know they have a monopoly. What I don't favor is the FCC expanding its co...
Please stop perpetuating the myth that those who make less than $100,000 pay most of the taxes.(Please cite your source for this "fact") You are fully aware that these v...
Taxpayers finally finished filing their 1040s — as well as anyone following the spending and deficit debate in Washington — may be asking where exactly their tax dollars...
This summer’s Bantam Jeep Community Art Project, sponsored by Butler Downtown, will provide a vibrant touch to the business district that not only will build on the city...
Excellent points. How does GE and Exxon get away with not paying any taxes to the US? The burden of taxes falls upon those making less than $100,000. There should be ...
Members of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission are not elected. They are appointed by the Governor and must be confirmed by the State Senate.The most recent Chair...
