Gov. Josh Shapiro views his 2025 budget proposal as necessary to keep Pennsylvania “on the rise.” “Each of the last two years both Democrats and Republicans have voted for commonsense budgets that solve real problems,” Shapiro said from the House speaker’s podium before a joint ...

Across the border, Chautauqua County legislators decided to take a bold stance in late January. In voting at the monthly meeting to oppose the placement of wind turbines in Lake Erie, members in attendance were unanimous in their sentiment. State Sen. George Borrello was in Mayville that ...

Our concerns about the second Trump Administration’s executive actions on immigration are twofold: First, the White House should employ a greater focus on illegal immigration specifically and, second, executive orders violate the principles of our republic. As we noted in our editorials ...

Legislation backed by state Rep. Kathy Rapp creating more oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program should receive consideration soon in the state Legislature. Bill sponsor Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, said House Bill 33 would give the state Department of Health the authority ...

Legislation backed by state Rep. Kathy Rapp creating more oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program should receive consideration soon in the state Legislature. Bill sponsor Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Pittsburgh, said House Bill 33 would give the state Department of Health the authority ...

Warren County’s change to split tax bills is a step in the right direction even if it comes with some short-term pain for county residents. Any system that results in regular borrowing to pay for regular bills — even at zero or no interest — is a system that needs to change. Free money ...