It's an affront to Freeport School District taxpayers that their teachers are getting another free ride in terms of contributing toward health insurance.
The new five-ye...
The state General Assembly acted responsibly in passing an on-time 2010-11 budget Wednesday that includes no income tax or sales tax increase. Considering the condition ...
It's laudable that Pennsylvania is planning tougher pursuit of tax evaders, now that the 54-day tax amnesty period has ended.
But a logical question is why the state has...
After his conviction on 14 counts of theft, conspiracy and conflict of interest, former state Rep. Mike Veon of Beaver County got what he deserved: prison time, six to 1...
President Barack Obama wants education reform to follow health care reform and energy reform. Supporting that goal, the federal Education Department's "Race to the Top" ...
Despite three previous minor earthquakes centered in the Lake Erie area over the past 24 years, most people of Western Pennsylvania generally regard the phenomenon as so...
A long-overdue effort is under way to correct the deplorable condition of many Butler streets. The streets in poor condition are the result of decades of neglect.
New Ci...
Most Americans are still angry about the recent taxpayer bailouts. Among bailout recipients, American International Group (AIG) is portrayed as the poster child for irre...
When people seek public office, they should do so with the understanding that they sometimes will be called upon to make difficult decisions.
That is the dilemma Summit ...
Pennsylvania is well known as a competitive state. Professional sports teams in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are perennial contenders for national championships.
Now, ano...
