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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Little done over higher deficit

Our federal government — particularly the White House — continues to fail to take the consequences of deficit spending seriously. President Biden’s approach to economic policy is, in the words of Peter Suderman of Reason magazine, “a philosophy of throwing money at programs, people, ...

Our opinion: Ranking nothing to brag about

While there are about 18 ways the situation could be worse, the Independent Fiscal Office’s assessment that Pennsylvania ranks 19th for tax burdens is still disappointing. Worse still, Pennsylvania’s tax burdens have increased relative to other states from the previous year, when ...

Our opinion: Land Bank fee likely coming

Warren County Land Bank officials are requesting a $15 fee on deed transfers and mortgages to pay for housing demolition efforts in Warren County. Money raised in the city of Warren would stay in Warren for demolitions while money raised throughout the rest of the county would go to the land ...

Our opinion: Tapping into best of natural world

Warming temperatures this week are one sign of spring. Another is maple syrup. Last week, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding kicked off the maple tapping-season at Dewy Meadows Farm in Bradford County, celebrating Pennsylvania’s maple syrup industry alongside the Pennsylvania Maple ...

Our opinion: Gateway upgrades, wayfinding needed

Warren City Council members are right - gateway improvements and wayfinding signs are low-hanging fruit in the city’s comprehensive plan. But sometimes it’s necessary to grab low-hanging fruit in order to get to the bigger, tastier fruit near the top of the tree. It’s important to ...

Our opinion: Time to take on ‘junk fees’

You just bought those two concert tickets at $200 each. You go to check out … only to find that your real price is $250 each thanks to hidden fees. A recent survey by Consumer Reports found that most Americans have been confronted with hidden fees, and 96% find them to be very annoying. A ...