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Our Opinion

Our opinion: No slowing the postal increases

No one can say for sure how long it might be before a Forever postage stamp costs a dollar — up from the current 66-cent price that went into effect on July 9. But more and more, it seems that the $1 first-class stamp price is destined to happen perhaps even five or more years before this ...

Our opinion: Lack of a deal is not leadership

Agencies throughout the state will eventually feel the pain if the state budget remains stuck in legislative gridlock. Not only does a budget stalemate eventually mean programs relied upon by residents throughout the commonwealth suffer, but rank-and-file workers eventually face the ...

Our opinion: Drug test could save patients

Given their increasing prevalence it makes sense for Pennsylvania hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine, two of the most common additives found in heroin. Legislation introduced recently would require just that. Xylazine, also known as “tranq” or tranquilizer is an easily ...

Our opinion: Notable county stop for Shapiro

It’s a pretty rare occasion that the governor visits Warren County, so it was a pleasant surprise to hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro for a brief visit last week. Shapiro spent some time with Ron and Cindy Ecklund, the individuals who called in the tip that resulted in the apprehension of jail ...

Our opinion: Exodus speaks to cost of living

A Commonwealth Foundation poll shows a lot of Pennsylvanians are considering relocation. Tell us something we didn’t know. Pennsylvania has been aware of its changing demographics for years. Decades, actually. Pennsylvania lost one of its seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after ...

Our opinion: Relief, not payment, for student loans

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Biden Administration’s effort to forgive student loans, it is worth revisiting one of our objections to the attempt by the White House to unilaterally address the issue. We still believe the proposal would have been too ...