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The Environment

Is Shapiro shifting his stance on RGGI?

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023
Daniel Payne

The governor’s office says he is merely exploring the possibility of joining the interstate compact, which would likely raise energy prices.
By Daniel Payne

The Environment

Sen. Scott Martin: Cooperation, not partisanship, will solve Pennsylvania’s environmental challenges

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
Sen. Scott Martin

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

Energy

Kevin Mooney: With donations to Shapiro, trade unions fund the demise of energy sector jobs

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022
Kevin Mooney

It might appear to some that Shapiro was against the cap-and-trade tax plan before he was for it — but he has never expressed unambiguous opposition.
By Kevin Mooney

Crime

Matthew J. Brouillette: Johnny Doc’s conviction could mark a turning point for city

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021
Matthew J. Brouillette

Dougherty’s conviction has dealt a blow to the Democrat machine in the largest city in the biggest swing state in the nation. Will Philadelphia emerge from crony corruption or will someone fill Johnny Doc’s shoes?
By: Matthew J. Brouillette

Education

Chris Comisac: When will PA Democrats get real about the state’s education spending?

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021
Chris Comisac
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While the Democrats on Tuesday seized upon the state’s percentage portion of spending, decrying the 44th-in-the-nation ranking the percentage represents, they don’t bother to do the math.
By Chris Comisac

Education

Colleen Hroncich: Students will suffer under Wolf’s latest charter attack

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021
Colleen Hroncich

Targeting charter schools under the guise of fiscal responsibility is the latest attempt by the Wolf Administration to limit school choice for families. After the struggles of the past year, no family should be pushed around.
By Colleen Hroncich

State Politics

Tirzah Duren: Wolf’s budget hits Philly while it’s still down

February 9, 2021February 10, 2021
Tirzah Duren
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Among the myriad issues currently affecting small businesses in Philadelphia, Gov. Wolf’s proposed tax increases shouldn’t be one of them.
By Tirzah Duren

State Politics

Dan Bartkowiak: Why is science not Gov. Wolf’s guide for marijuana policy?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Dan Bartkowiak
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, Endocrine Society, American Addiction Centers, and Center for Disease Control all agree: Recreational marijuana is a bad idea.
By: Dan Bartkowiak

Politics

Guy Ciarrocchi: Why do we have a legislature?

February 7, 2021February 26, 2021
Guy Ciarrocchi
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The unprecedented number of executive orders at both the state and national levels of government could destroy the very foundation of our democratic republic and free-market economy.
By Guy Ciarrocchi

State Politics

Wolf’s phone log ‘raises more questions than it answers,’ transparency expert says

February 3, 2021March 8, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Gov. Wolf’s office is withholding information on untold hundreds of phone calls, many made at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, in response to a Right to Know Law request from Delaware Valley Journal.
By Todd Shepherd

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