Most democracies — including most American states — protect the right to vote by requiring identification.
By Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
Pennsylvania takes steps to ease volunteer firefighter crisis
Pennsylvania has a higher percentage of volunteer firefighters than nearly any other state. Switching to full-time professionals is not feasible in most places.
By Lauren Jessop
Kyle Sammin: Provorov won’t wear the ribbon
“Live and let live” used to be something we all were taught in school. The NHL dust-up over warm up jerseys shows some have forgotten it.
By Kyle Sammin
Sen. Scott Martin: Cooperation, not partisanship, will solve Pennsylvania’s environmental challenges
Republicans and Democrats have worked together for good, meaningful environmental regulation in the past. They should continue to do so in the new legislative session.
By Sen. Scott Martin
Auditor: Twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases
At least a dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to avoid a referendum on tax increases.
By Anthony Hennen
Upper Darby administrator Vince Rongione steps down, ending months of controversy
Rongione was the center of a months-long political drama in one of the largest municipalities in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
House GOP holdout blocks session recall as clock ticks on temporary majority
Hanging in the balance against a deadline are constitutional amendments for statute of limitations reform, voter ID, and regulatory reform
By Christen Smith
Guy Ciarrocchi: Charter schools work
A government program that helps children, parents, and educators, while saving the taxpayer money.
by Guy Ciarrocchi
Central Bucks sends in-depth explanation of “Policy 321” to parents, community
The policy debate in the battleground county has expanded from school district meetings to the pages of the Inquirer.
by Todd Shepherd
Teen files complaint against Giant Eagle and union for allegedly trying to coerce union membership
The Pittsburgh-area resident claims that joining a union would violate his religious liberty.
By Todd Shepherd