Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says the virus spurring his latest state lockdowns is “unfair…frustrating… [and terrible].” That’s what we think about his actions.
By The Editors of Broad + Liberty
Logan Chipkin: Remembering Walter Williams, Philadelphia hero of freedom
Dr. Walter Williams, a pioneering economist and native son of Philadelphia, passed away at 84 on December 1st. He did more to fan the flames of liberty than most.
By Logan Chipkin
The Center Square: Residents of Chester County pay highest average property taxes in Pennsylvania
Property tax revenues remain a prime source of funds for state and local governments, according to the Tax Foundation.
By The Center Square
Todd DeFeo: Proposal would merge Pennsylvania agencies, streamline government operations
Merging these state agencies together will lead to streamline government operations and reduce the cost to taxpayers.
By Todd DeFeo
The Center Square: The $3,833 monthly cost of living in Chester County is the highest in Pennsylvania
Chester County’s median household income stands at $96,726, well above the national average.
By The Center Square
Todd DeFeo: Analysis: Pennsylvania state employees’ salaries on the rise
State employees make, on average, more than their private-sector peers, especially when including their increasing benefits.
By Todd DeFeo
Scott McClallen: Midwest Republicans urge Big Ten commissioner not to punt on fall season
Big Ten schools will lose millions in anticipated revenues if they don’t play football this fall — and student athletes stand to lose even more.
By Scott McClallen
The Editors: Government should provide the basics, or step aside
The mandate for both local and statewide government seems to have been forgotten in the last six months: provide the basics for businesses and our community, or step aside.
By The Editors
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
Dan Pearson: Mayor Kenney has squandered Philadelphia’s fiscal boom years
For Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, the next few years will be filled with hard choices and finding the least bad option. After years of doing less with more, he’ll be tasked with the infinitely more difficult task of making do with less.
By Dan Pearson