The Commonwealth’s reliance on property taxes stands in the way of real progress.
By Sen. Lisa Boscola
Fitch downgrade follows years of warnings about growing federal debt
A congressional watchdog repeatedly warned lawmakers about national spending before the United States government’s credit rating dropped.
By Brett Rowland
Tony Lynch: The people deserve greater, faster transparency about government spending
The government already has data on how much is spent paying government employees; it should release it on a timely basis.
By Tony Lynch
Land banks may soon claim blighted properties
A state representative from Senator Fetterman’s hometown looks to add municipal powers to clean up widespread blight.
By Anthony Hennen
Wally Nunn: Delaware County residents can’t afford the coming tax hikes
Why does this 40% increase have to happen?
By Wally Nunn
BREAKING: State budget — including Lifeline Scholarships — comes down to the wire
After passing the state Senate, the governor’s budget depends on a few votes in the narrowly divided House.
By Broad + Liberty Staff
Andy Bloom: Don’t let Pennsylvania replicate the Minnesota Mess
Once Democrats narrowly gained control of the Gopher State’s government, they turned it into the land of 10,000 mistakes.
By Andy Bloom
Gina Pope: Pennsylvania needs to be friendlier
“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania” ought to apply to the government, too.
By Gina L. Pope
Beth Ann Rosica: “Free for all” means reduced resources for the most disadvantaged
Welfare benefits should be reserved for the needy, not the comfortable middle class.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Pennsylvania sixth-friendliest for gambling, but not without costs
Billions of dollars in tax revenue comes with a risk of increased gambling addictions.
By Anthony Hennen