Who is responsible for what in county governments? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think.
By Seth Higgins
Business leaders and policymakers aim to modernize and optimize Pennsylvania’s permitting process
The Commonwealth lags behind the rest of the country, and it’s hurting employees and businesses alike.
By Olivia DeMarco
Thom Nickels: We can’t return to the Covid lockdowns
With rumors flying and fears spreading, we should remember the failures of the 2020 response to the pandemic and be sure never to repeat them.
By Thom Nichols
Andrew Abramczyk: Medicaid, the federal program that ate Pennsylvania
Federal coronavirus “aid” made things worse.
By Andrew Abramcyzk
Sen. Regan: Time to end government control on wine and spirits
After nearly 90 years of this state-run monopoly, now is the time to end government control of the sale of wine and spirits.
By Senator Mike Regan
Ben Mannes: With Henon and Dougherty convicted, all eyes turn to indicted Philly Councilman Kenyatta Johnson
After the guilty verdicts of Dougherty and Henon, some are looking at the indictment of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. These cases reveal a pressing issue for Philadelphians: a lack of oversight of our public officials from the city and state.
By Ben Mannes
Matthew Rousu: Covid-19 shows the value of markets — and for alternative schooling models
Markets are a key way to ensure one’s purchases don’t directly conflict with their values. But there is no market system with government-run schools. That should change.
By Matthew Rousu
Guy Ciarrocchi: A government big enough to give you everything you want is one big enough to take away everything you have
Pennsylvania has been on a path towards big government and authoritarian rule. The #VoteYES victory was a crucial first step towards combating that.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Dr. Kimberlee Josephson: Apprehension about ESG criteria in business is warranted
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.
Government unions in Pa. starting to lose millions
Unions could avoid the ongoing membership exodus if they focused on offering better services rather than acting as a political money funnel. But instead, they’ve sent the Freedom Foundation staff death threats, nasty emails and threatening voicemails–merely for telling their members the truth.
By Hunter Tower