Rust-belt Chautauqua and Warren counties are both no strangers to the disappointment that comes with the annual U.S. Census information. Since 1970, the two entities have combined to see a reduction of 32,524 residents from the region. From 2020 to 2023, Chautauqua County declined from 126,032 ...

We are grateful for the Supreme Court’s unanimous verdict in National Rifle Association v. Vullo — a case that cut to the heart of freedom of speech. New York state officials targeted the NRA specifically because they found the NRA’s message objectionable, and pressured private ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s “Great American Getaway” branding initiative should benefit Warren County. Our region’s options for outdoor recreation fit perfectly with Shapiro’s campaign, one reason it was gratifying to see Shapiro come in for a hike and a video showcasing Warren County ...

It’s telling that only 28% of local governments in Pennsylvania feel they have the capacity to deal with blight. We’re willing to bet Warren County, even with a new surcharge aimed at raising money to fund the county’s land bank, falls within the 72% of local governments struggling to ...

It should be obvious, after reading a recent Center Square report, that state lawmakers have to do something about human services program spending in the commonwealth. In 2000, Pennsylvania had 760,000 residents getting food stamps. Now, almost 2 million receive them. Growth in Medicaid has ...

Congratulations to Chief Justice John Roberts, who responded to importuning Senators by letting Justice Samuel Alito respond for himself. Justice Alito’s reply on Wednesday: He has “an obligation to sit” on cases under the Supreme Court’s code of conduct. Sens. Dick Durbin and Sheldon ...