While the legalization of recreational marijuana would only be a “drop in the bucket” in Pennsylvania’s budget deficit, it would increase costs on the government in many other areas, because of the wave of negative effects for its citizens’ health and well being.
By Colton Grace and Dan Bartkowiak
Hunter Tower: Two years after Janus, Pennsylvanians are just starting to hear about an important right
On this second anniversary of the Janus decision, public-sector employees in Pennsylvania are questioning where their hard-earned union dues dollars are really going. By Hunter Tower
Kyle Sammin: Councilwoman’s proposed city tax is unwise, unworkable and unconstitutional
In what has become a yearly tradition, the city seeks to solve its annual budget deficit by reaching into the pockets of the citizenry.
By Kyle Sammin
Tirzah Duren: Financial recovery is as important as ending the lockdown
The Commonwealth should learn from states like Colorado to ensure financial stability for the state in the future.
By Tirzah Duren
Jonathan Goldstein: Governors crushed small businesses — then abandoned them to anarchy
The lesson is clear for anyone relying on the government to protect their future: prepare for disappointment.
By Jonathan Goldstein
Curt Schroder: Pennsylvania needs stronger liability protections for a smart restart
Pennsylvania’s recovery must not be squandered by lawsuits.
By Curt Schroder
Terry Tracy: Protecting the commons, art, and the public trust
As the citizens are the direct beneficiaries of the public art – whether affirmation of our civic pride or warnings of our civic failures – when government abdicates its responsibility as trustee, the governed are duty-bound to protect collective cultural heritage.
By Terry Tracy
Wally Nunn: Delco health department debate misses the point
While it is true, as Ms. Panaritis states, that Delaware County has the highest death rate per 100,000 population in Southeastern Pennsylvania, if one looks closely at her charge that the lack of a health department is the cause, her case quickly evaporates.
By Wally Nunn
Jeff Hurvitz: Cable news at 40
Today, our country is used to having access to the news 24 hours a day. Read how 40 years ago, Ted Turner and CNN led the change to make that possible.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Logan Chipkin: Philadelphia freedom fighter Maj Toure has a message — and a plan
The founder of Black Guns Matter has big plans for a libertarian upsurge in our urban centers — and his approach to personal responsibility through firearms training could be a game-changer.
By Logan Chipkin