Opinions

Harrisburg’s leadership is foundering in what is its most critical juncture since entering Act 47 status in December. And it’s not simply because it’s finally formulating a plan to help the city emerge from its economic abyss; the Act 47 public hearings are a chance for city leaders to show residents they truly care enough about the city’s future and image to put their differences aside.
Although the American labor union movement began in the private sector in the late 1860s, the unionization of government employees wasn’t legally permitted in Pennsylvania until 1970. For more than a century, everyone — yes, everyone, including union-friendly FDR and private sector labor union leaders themselves — argued that collective bargaining wouldn’t work in the public sector.
Improving passenger rail in Pennsylvania is a must due to resulting economic development and environmental benefits (“$53B rail proposal could help manufacturers, freight,” Business Journal, Feb. 25, 2011).
There has been a good deal of debate over the Main Street Fairness Act, a federal bill aimed at leveling the playing field between traditional and online retailers.
Although there is a great deal of disagreement about the tax code, American taxpayers at least expect that the laws on the books are actually enforced — we expect everyone to be treated fairly.
The York County Community Foundation strongly applauds the York County Economic Development Corporation (YCEDC) and the York County Chamber of Commerce for boldly examining the benefits of an affiliation. Their recent announcement of a potential partnership illustrates their commitment to doing their best to serve the community.
President Barack Obama announced the 2012 budget of $3.73 trillion with an expected deficit of $1.1 trillion. The massive deficit combines with the three prior years’ deficits of more than $1 trillion each, which will push the national debt beyond $16 trillion.
Last week’s question: Should the York County Chamber of Commerce and the York County Economic Development Corp. merge? Why or why not?

No – 100 percent

Businesses reliant on public tax dollars to buoy their operations say they’re sinking as state allocations continue to ebb. The hospitality industry is no exception.

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