After nearly three decades as a Washington County commissioner, I’ve learned a few things about bringing people together to foster a thriving business environment. When it comes to economic development, the key is to always stay a step ahead. You have to anticipate economic trends, look for ...
In the November general election, voters will decide who will serve as Washington County’s treasurer. The candidates are incumbent Republican Thomas Flickinger, and his Democratic opponent, Joseph Manning.In Washington County, the treasurer’s office is an independent elected office with the ...
John Fetterman’s Senate legacy is now set – he’s the guy who made it possible to dress like a slob.What the Missouri Compromise was to Henry Clay, what the Second Reply to Hayne was to Daniel Webster, what the Civil Rights Act of 1957 was to Lyndon Johnson, Carhartt sweatshirts and baggy ...
When I first started out in politics, I naively believed that anyone getting into public service must want to help others. As lawmakers, we are tasked with putting forth policies that support the average Pennsylvanian and building a commonwealth where anyone can thrive.I have since learned that ...
It has been hard to watch the City of Pittsburgh over the past two years.Businesses are either closing or relocating from the Golden Triangle, crime statistics are rising and once-filled streets are empty. The situation has become an issue for both Allegheny County and the entire region ...
Mike Pence recently gave a speech at Saint Anselm College that, depending on your view of the man, was either courageous or desperate – or both.Titled “Populism vs. Conservatism: Republicans’ Time for Choosing,” the speech was an homage to his hero, Ronald Reagan, who in 1964 gave a ...
