A new poll released yesterday by the Commonwealth Foundation shows that in Pennsylvania the races for president, U.S. Senate, and state executive offices are very close with Democratic candidates holding a narrow lead; however, many independents are still undecided. Conversely, voters, by a small margin, believe Republican policies are better […]
GOP worker protection bills withering on the vine, for now
(The Center Square) – A Republican-backed slate of bills focused on workplace discrimination protections in Pennsylvania will likely expire this year without action. Even though the legislative session ends Nov. 30, lawmakers could reintroduce the bills again in January. Of the package, House Labor and Industry Committee Minority Chairman Ryan […]
Becky Corbin: Pennsylvania’s untenable health care status quo
A few large insurers have a legal oligopoly, with rising premiums as the result.
By Becky Corbin
Jeff Bartos: Fighting antisemitism and supporting Israel in the year since October 7
“For the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together. Because when we stand together, something very simple happens. We win. They lose. And my friends, I came to assure you today of one thing: we will win.” “Our enemies are your enemies, our fight is your […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Education Tax Credits work.
They work because they’re customer service focused.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Peter Mihalick: Despite noise from politicians steel deal is good for Pittsburgh
Watching from afar, it is sad that the politics of the D.C. swamp have infected Pittsburgh. That’s the only way to explain why politicians and special interests from outside Pennsylvania are working so hard to block the Nippon Steel – U.S. Steel deal, which objectively would be good for the […]
Jeff Bartos: Pennsylvania’s energy resources are a national security asset
By embracing fracking and expanding natural gas production, Pennsylvania can help America reclaim our position of dominance in global energy markets.
By Jeff Bartos
Jeffrey Kupfer: Politicians shouldn’t endanger the U.S. Steel deal
President Biden is apparently on the cusp of using his executive powers to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, claiming that it would harm U.S. national security. It’s a claim that doesn’t stand up to scrutiny and obscures what appears to be the real reason for his action – […]
Kyle Sammin: The U.S. Steel merger is good for workers, good for Pennsylvania
When Donald Trump imposed a “temporary” 25 percent tariff on steel in 2018, many Democrats and their friends in the media pounced on the plan as ill-considered and harmful to the American economy. Even some Republicans were uncomfortable with the executive action. Legality was not the issue: the section of […]