Opinion
Education
Opinion: A report card shows improvement is needed on education options
A new report by the Heritage Foundation makes the argument for improving school choice in Pennsylvania.
Environment
Opinion: To save our climate, the fight tor RGGI must continue
Gov. Josh Shapiro must pull out all the stops to preserve this essential tool to fight global warming.
Infrastructure
Opinion: The pressure is on to improve Pennsylvania’s water infrastructure
The consequences of poor, aging infrastructure are all too real – and costly.
Economic Development
Opinion: Invent Penn State should get the funding it needs to reinvigorate innovation in the state
Harrisburg needs to recognize the importance of the university’s LaunchBox and Innovation Network – and invest in it.
Criminal Justice
Opinion: It’s long past time to fully fund PA’s indigent defense systems
Pennsylvania remains one of two states that fails to provide funding for indigent defense.
Opinion
Opinion: Lawmakers have a chance to improve our broken probation system
Tonie Willis writes that state lawmakers should pass probation reform legislation when they return to session.
Opinion
Opinion: Make mental health professionals first responders to prevent more unnecessary tragedies
Suicide Prevention Month spotlights the urgent need for health professionals to respond to mental health crises.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion: PA’s 2023 election provides a chance to protect abortion for years to come
Planned Parenthood PA PAC Executive Director Signe Espinoza writes that 2023 is not an off-year election.
Criminal Justice
The state Senate needs to rework probation reform legislation
A former public defender who is now with the ACLU explains why the chamber’s approach to the flashpoint issue is in need of a reboot.
Economic Development
Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate
Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.
General Assembly
Opinion: The probation system failed my son – it’s not too late to save others
Pam Sedia writes that Senate Bill 838 will save lives and save families.
General Assembly
Opinion: 10 ways to improve your disability hiring practices
There are numerous effective ways to improve inclusivity in the workplace – but commitment to change is key.
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Energy
Opinion: Hydrogen energy sounds too good to be true – because it is
Although it is touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, research shows that it is not the climate change cure-all many have made it out to be.
Health Care
Opinion: Policymakers should change course on xylazine
Peer support should be encouraged as an inexpensive intervention for addiction.
Economic Development
It’s time to blow up the minority contract status quo
The shortcomings of the current models spotlight the need for a new approach.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion: Partisanship has no place in Pennsylvania’s courts
Pennsylvania Superior Court candidate Jill Beck writes that the state deserves jurists who will put adherence to the law over partisanship.
Energy
Opinion: Community solar will create jobs and boost PA's economy
Lawmakers in the General Assembly should act on community solar legislation.
General Assembly
Opinion: Skill games legislation ignores needs of older, vulnerable Pennsylvanians
AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director Dave Henderson calls on lawmakers to reject legislation that would tax and regulate skill games.
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