Here are the main findings of a policy report showing what the economic impact would be on Pennsylvania taxpayers of creating a two-year window during which the statute of limitations would be lifted in regards to a constitutional amendment focusing on sexual abuse cases that can be brought against Pennsylvania school districts. The full report […]

By Congressman Robert S. Walker Opening day of a congressional session is normally celebratory. Not this year. Opening day proved to be such an embarrassment that it may color the entire upcoming Congress.  What we witnessed was a small mob that using the narrowness of the Republican majority as a blackmail target. There can be […]

By David M. Sanko As newspapers across the commonwealth print less, increase prices for public notices, and even cease operations, Pennsylvania law still requires municipalities to keep the public informed of meetings, bid opportunities, proposed ordinances, and more through the placement of legal advertisements in “newspapers of general circulation.” The question now becomes what is […]

Here in the United Kingdom we have just come to the end of a two week period of national mourning for our late Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II who served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth for 70 remarkable years, the longest reign of any Monarch this country has ever had and one of the longest […]

By David N. Taylor The bad news is that Pennsylvania’s chronic economic underperformance has robbed us of the prosperity we should be enjoying. The good news is we can set things right if our leaders in Harrisburg embrace a pro-growth, pro-production, pro-jobs agenda — and stick to it. Year after year, decade after decade, Pennsylvania’s […]

By David A. Atkinson In the midst of fierce arguments over how history should be taught, and what limitations should be placed on instruction and discussion in the classroom, Pennsylvania is fortunate to have to have numerous local historical societies working to delve into events and personages that shaped our development and trajectory. One of […]

By David A. Atkinson UPDATE – In early September 2022 The Department of Conservation and Nature Resources awarded $90 million – considered a record amount – for 330 projects across Pennsylvania under a first round of state grants for open space, recreation, conservation and trail projects. Officials highlighted $318,000 for the Lloyd Clark trail at […]

By David A. Atkinson Because there are no higher stakes than the future of our children, education debates are traditionally fraught and furious affairs. There are more theories on how to fix problems than channels in the standard cable package. For those sitting in the stands, education is easy. You know, the everything I learned […]

By David A. Atkinson The education calendar features Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. These designations have become more controversial and less placating during this time of rising contention over how history is taught. On disputatious issues ranging from community policing to health care access to wealth accumulation to education inequity, […]

By David A. Atkinson Every state legislator takes an oath of office to support and defend the Constitution. Presumably, that oath is meant to include ensuring the integrity and functionality of our state Constitution. There are not fine-print exceptions for when legislating becomes hard, or for when the governor is difficult to negotiate with, or […]