Democrats have a demographics problem. In November, voters, even those who historically back Democrats, shifted support to President Donald Trump, Sen. Dave McCormick, and other down-ballot Republicans. Election Day delivered a clear message to Democrats: change your progressive ways — or else. Yet, Democrats in the Keystone State refuse to […]
Rep. Tim O’Neal: The high cost of Shapiro’s energy agenda
Failed initiatives and misguided mandates leave Pennsylvania residents footing the bill for unreliable power.
By Rep. Tim O’Neal
Guy Ciarrocchi: It’s time for Shapiro to get moderate ‘stuff’ done
It’s time to be boldly moderate!
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Carbon tax repeal effort reignited
“For four years, Pennsylvania taxpayers have footed the bill for this unconstitutional, unilateral decision,” Senator Gene Yaw said.
By Christen Smith
Jon O’Brien: RGGI is a bad deal for Pennsylvanians
Proponents claim that cap-and-tax programs add millions of dollars of revenue to the state. But taxation doesn’t generate revenue; it only extracts it.
By Jon O’Brien
Greg Moreland: Small businesses don’t want Shapiro’s carbon tax
If the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative becomes law in Pennsylvania, higher energy prices will be passed on to consumers.
By Greg Moreland
State appeals carbon tax decision
Governor Shapiro will defend his predecessor’s unilateral move to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which opponents and the court called an illegal tax.
By Christen Smith
Commonwealth Court strikes down Wolf’s carbon ‘tax’
Legsilative action, not a simple executive decree, is needed to move Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
By Christen Smith
Rep. Joshua Kail: The death of a budget negotiation
Shapiro talks of independence from his party’s vested interests, but folds at the first sign of resistance.
By Rep. Joshua Kail
Pennsylvania lawmakers hopeful after Virginia rejects carbon pricing
Virginia’s withdrawal from the carbon tax scheme suggests Pennsylvania could do the same.
By Anthony Hennen