Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Republican Herald (“Gather data on KOZ results,” December 31) encouraged the House of Representatives to pass Senate Bill 1237, which recently was approved by the Senate and included my amendment to require the state to collect additional data regarding both the costs and the benefits of Pennsylvania’s tax-free […] [Read More]
By: Senator David G. Argall (R-29) Small businesses are the backbone of our state, local and national economy, providing more than half of all jobs across the entire nation. However, starting a new business can be a very complex and difficult process fraught with potential pitfalls around every corner. It is extremely important to ensure […] [Read More]
Dear Editor: A recent editorial in the Reading Eagle (“Millions wasted on curb cuts that lead to nowhere,” June 18) pointed out the absolute absurdity of several wasteful spending mandates that were included in the federal stimulus bill. However, the same editorial seemed to vilify those of us who helped bring this issue to light […] [Read More]
Your recent editorial (“Size matters to taxpayers,” June 1) reviewed the important topic of shrinking the size of Pennsylvania’s legislature. One important point omitted in the editorial is the fact that similar efforts have failed at least 97 times since the 1970s. Taking these 97 efforts into account, it would be easy to propose legislation […] [Read More]
Your recent editorial (“Bills wrong way to shrink state’s Legislature,” June 5) reviewed the important topic of shrinking the size of Pennsylvania’s legislature. One important point omitted in the editorial is the fact that similar efforts have failed at least 97 times since the 1970s. Taking these 97 efforts into account, it would be easy […] [Read More]
