Data Center Boom Threatens Our Wallets
Last summer, electricity rates shot up in our region, largely because of the increasing cost of generating power to supply big AI and cryptocurrency data centers. Now, electric utility PPL is seeking another electric bill increase on top of that. If it’s approved by the state Public Utility Commission (PUC), we’ll see our monthly bills […]
Hunger Isn’t a Game
It is inspiring to read about the local food banks, community organizations, and ordinaryresidents who have stepped up to provide food assistance during these stressful times.As the economy lags and families struggle, lines all over the country are growing longer.During the government shutdown, the Trump administration threatened to cut off federalfunding for the Supplemental Nutrition […]
Vote for Judge Stella Tsai
On Nov. 4th, Pennsylvania voters will cast ballots for a new judge on the Commonwealth Court and I will be voting for Judge Stella Tsai for that position. Commonwealth Court rules on matters involving state and local government, regulatoryagencies, and other disputes tied to public policy, including election laws, education funding, environmental and zoning regulations, […]
Vote Yes to Retain Judges
Are you looking for a law-and-order judge who has been endorsed by the PA State Troopers Association; the Fraternal Order of the Police, State Lodge; the County Detectives Association of PA; and the PA Sheriffs’ Association Action PAC? If so, vote “Yes” to retain Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty and all his colleagues on the […]
Vote YES to Retain our Judges
Prior to November 4, I will vote YES to retain our Supreme Court, Superior Court and Commonwealth Court judges and mail in my ballot. That is my right, granted by our commonwealth’s Constitution. So when I received fliers that were full of lies about our Supreme Court judges, I became concerned that my civil rights […]
Don’t Worry
Here’s the mantra for anyone still supportive of this Republican Congress and administration. Don’t worry about rising prices, shrinking job markets, or decreasing affordability for every day goods including the housing market for first time home buyers… things will be fine down the road. Don’t worry about health care for those that struggle to make […]
Become Part of the Solution
The Fourth of July represents the celebration of the birth of our nation. At its inception, America was built on the imperfect promise of democracy framed by the belief of human dignity and the rule of law. While these truths hold true today, our country is at yet another cross road in our unfolding history. […]
Don’t Privatize our USPS
Once again politicians in Washington are pushing to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS), undermining one of America’s oldest and most trusted institutions. Privatization may sound efficient on paper, but the reality would be far more damaging to millions of Americans who rely on affordable, universal mail service. First, privatizing the USPS would likely […]
Trump’s Candy Jar
The Trump administration is busy on so many fronts that it is hard to focus on a single issue or even a few related issues. This is especially true with the “Great Big Beautiful Bill,” 1,000 pages long containing numerous unrelated provisions. Hopefully, the Senate will find the courage to stop this bill from moving […]
DOGE Comes to Central Pennsylvania
The fact that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) needs to askfederal employees at Lewisburg and Allenwood penitentiaries what they do tells us allwe need to know – DOGE has no idea. Worse, they don’t care.DOGE isn’t just trimming fat from the government workforce—it’s “putting it in thewoodchipper,” as multi-billionaire Elon Musk said when […]