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Our opinion: Senate should quickly approve Sunshine Act bill

Our Opinion

State House members think there should be fewer exceptions to last-minute changes to local government meeting agendas. House Bill 2146, passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan support in the state House, would clarify exceptions to the 24-hour rule for meeting agendas under the Sunshine Act. The state Legislature approved legislation in 2021 setting exceptions to the rule stating an agenda has to be available to the public 24 hours before a meeting. Recognizing the need for flexibility, the 2001 amendments established reasonable exceptions to the 24-hour rule, including actions related ...

Our opinion: Participate in transportation survey

Our Opinion

We hope that stakeholders in Warren take the opportunity this week to make their thoughts known regarding the city’s Active Transportation Plan by completing a survey that will help guide the plan. The survey - which can be completed online at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/acd00c692b1a4534a3c947ca634e8830 - will result in a plan to improve walking, biking and overall accessibility throughout the city. It aims to improve access to goods and services, employment, schools, healthcare, parks and the regional trail network, while also strengthening first-mile/last-mile connected to ...

Our opinion: How long is long enough to prosecute dealers?

Our Opinion

There is a move in the state Legislature to give prosecutors more time to prosecute those responsible for drug deals that result in death. Current state law includes a two-year statute of limitations, a number prosecutors say isn’t long enough to bring prosecutions against those who sell drugs that end up killing someone. There are proposals active in the House and Senate from Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Michele Brooks to set a five-year statute of limitations on such crimes, while another proposal by Rep. Clint Owlett would eliminate the statute of limitations entirely while making ...

Editor’s corner: Region fully plugged in to data center debate

Our Opinion

Maybe Portland, N.Y., town Supervisor Rich Lewis and Town Board members were testing the waters in March. That is when the body passed a resolution expressing its support for a proposed data center to be located on the grounds of the former Sugar Hill Golf Course. If anything, they had the ...

Readers' Speak

Letters To Editor

U.S. double standards Dear Editor, Several ridiculous incidents occurred as we closed in on the 250th July Fourth. In Harrisburg, Rep. Eric Davanzo, a Republican, entered the House chamber wearing a red, white and blue jacket. House speaker Joanna McClinton, a Democrat, asked him to remove it. He quietly refused and took his seat. McClinton then had a security officer make him leave. The speaker's action was inexcusable. She should be censored but likely won't be. Days earlier, a massive “Pride” gathering was held in the capitol with pride-colored lights. There were no ...

Annual water quality report is worth a read

Local Commentaries

With growing national attention on drinking water safety, many people are asking, “Is my water safe?” For residents of Warren County, that answer is readily available in your annual Water Quality Report—a simple, reliable way to understand what’s in the water coming into your home and what it means for your family. We encourage every resident to take a few minutes to review this report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report. It’s one of the easiest ways to stay informed and feel confident in the water you use every day. These reports are designed to give you clear, ...