Rodney Holt July 20, 2026 What will it take for Americans and the Republicans in Congress to say enough already? DOGE's indiscriminate slashing of government jobs? Our failure to support Ukraine and the lack of condemnation of the aggressor, Putin? Giving more tax...
Michael Sauers July 6, 2026 Under a legal principle known as the Dillon Rule, local governments are "creatures of the State" and possess only the powers expressly granted to them by the State. This was first articulated in 1868 and was upheld by two U.S. Supreme Court...
Michael Sauers June 29, 2026 In a June 25, 2026 Bloomsburg, PA. Press Enterprise "Editorial" the authors lampooned Berwick educators for what they consider to be "high" salaries/benefits. They are what they are only because educators unionized. Without teacher unions...
Michael Sauers June 5, 2026 Governor Shapiro has dropped any semblance of wanting local communities to have the power to say NO to data centers. The power to say NO would be a stone in the shoe, a tac on the seat, a stick in the spokes for Mr. Shapiro's full throttle...
Michael Sauers May 29, 2026 Before Pennsylvania communities caught on to the enormity and consequences of data centers, warehouses, pipelines/fracking infrastructure, over-extended nuclear plants, electric transmission lines, etc., Governor Shapiro was totally on...
It was interesting to see Prince Charles smooze with Trump. It reminded me that in 1953, Britain's M16 partnered with the U.S. CIA to overthrow the duly elected government of Iran. The Iranian's had nationalized their oil industry in 1951. Their elected leader,...
Michael Sauers April 14, 2026 My Dad used to say, "Put your money where your mouth is." I have tried to follow his advice. When the Town of Bloomsburg suggested killing off the Canadian Geese that had become part of the Town Parks's allure, I offered an alternate...
Michael Sauers April 10, 2026 I have been a registered Democrat my entire life. While Party loyalty is a consideration, what is much more important is making sure candidates do what we send them to do. I often refer to this as "holding their feet to the fire."...
Michael Sauers April 2, 2026 Having been involved in economic development, environmental justice and community development for nearly fifty years, I can attest to several lessons learned. One is that the majority of residents in local communities and even regions are...
April 1, 2026 Michael Sauers There are many crucial issues facing communities in the United States. We elect representatives to address the issues we tell them are important to us. It is not the other way around. Common sense would dictate that elected representatives...
Michael Sauers March 19, 2026 According to a recent Citizen's Voice article, dated March 17, 2026, a conference was held for business and government regarding "data centers". Held at the Hilton Double Tree in Plains Township, PA , it was organized by John Augustine of...
Michael Sauers March 10, 2026 Facebook is a double-edged sword. Love it or hate it, it has its uses. Judging by Facebook, Governor Shapiro seems to be all over Pennsylvania touching base with different constituent groups and touting his Administration's achievements....