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Month: August 2021

Education

Colleen Hroncich: Back-to-school season in Pennsylvania defined by conflict

August 31, 2021August 30, 2021
Colleen Hroncich
2

As the new school year approaches, Pennsylvania parents are growing worried over Covid-19 response policies, and conflict with local bureaucrats is rising.
By Colleen Hroncich

Election

Bipartisan election reform bill brewing in Pennsylvania Senate

August 30, 2021September 4, 2021
Christen Smith
4

Pennsylvania legislators appear to be working on advancing another election reform bill, as Democrat leaders soften their stances on identification requirements.
By Christen Smith

The Economy

Guy Ciarrocchi: Pennsylvania–a rising or setting sun?

August 30, 2021September 2, 2021
Guy Ciarrocchi
1

As Pennsylvanian’s leave the commonwealth in droves, state officials are attempting to adjust to a declining economy. But does it really have to be this way in one of the nation’s most asset laden states?
By Guy Ciarrocchi

The Economy

Matt Rousu: What is the “SALT deduction” — and why do some Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021
Matt Rousu
2

No, the “SALT deduction” isn’t a step in a cooking recipe. It’s an important part of American tax law, and there are multiple reasons why preserving the cap on the SALT deduction is sound public policy and good for society. So why do Congressional Democrats want to repeal it?
By Matt Rousu

Municipal Government

The Editors: Once again, DelCo D.A. Jack Stollsteimer outshines Larry Krasner

August 29, 2021August 30, 2021
The Editors
4

DelCo District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer’s success has left his Philadelphia counterpart Larry Krasner in a tough spot, as many say the former’s “soft-on-crime” policies have led to a skyrocketing homicide rate. He isn’t shy about saying that Krasner hasn’t called him for advice.
By The Editors

State Politics

Citing pension, some see ‘sweetheart deal’ in Shapiro’s Davidson case

August 27, 2021August 31, 2021
Bradley Vasoli
5

Details of the recent case involving Rep. Margo Davison help shed light on why the Delaware County State Representative was allowed to keep her pension.
By Bradley Vasoli

Education

Wolf asks Pennsylvania legislators to mandate masks in public schools

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021
Christen Smith
2

The Wolf administration and Republican lawmakers in control of the chambers are grappling over mandating masks in Pennsylvania schools.
By Christen Smith

Crime

Persistent drug crime stokes fear in Philly neighborhood

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021
Todd Shepherd
1

“I used to come out at 11 o’clock at night and walk my dog…I don’t do it now.”
By Todd Shepherd

Culture

Christine Flowers: The smarmy K-12 mask crusade

August 25, 2021August 26, 2021
Christine Flowers
9

I have a problem with smarmily virtuous adults treating other adults as lepers because they do not want their children to spend another year wrapped in a mask.
By Christine Flowers

The Environment

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson: Apprehension about ESG criteria in business is warranted

August 24, 2021August 27, 2021
Dr. Kimberlee Josephson
4

It’s important for businesses to care about the environment, community, and economy, but cementing themselves to fallible standards and culturally-dependent, subjective morality judgements just impedes progress.
By Dr. Kimberlee Josephson.

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