Recently, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) took a major step toward reserving women’s international competition for… women. As much as […]
Gordon Tomb: Pennsylvania needs more energy and sensible regulation to lure data centers
In July, nearly two dozen companies gathered in Pittsburgh, along with President Donald Trump and other leaders, to announce investments […]
Fiscal fallout: Pennsylvania funding has spiked 64% under last two governors
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania’s annual budget has ballooned by nearly 64 percent under Gov. Josh Shapiro and his predecessor, […]
Barbara C. Gelman: Covid’s impact on Pennsylvania students
Current rates of absenteeism and achievement for Pennsylvania students may impact the practice of psychology in the Commonwealth. Given the […]
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
Michael Straw: Pennsylvania must withdraw from RGGI
One year after being forced into the interstate compact by Governor Wolf’s decree — and Senate Democrats’ acquiescence — the Commonwealth should withdraw to stop further job losses and electricity price hikes.
By Michael Straw
Is Shapiro shifting his stance on RGGI?
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
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