Our Opinion | September 2, 2010
With every politician spinning, the truth is hard to come by
It's well understood that when politicians are in campaign mode, they spin just about everything they say. And since Washington, D.C., is pretty much in perpetual campaign mode, with congressional elections every two years, the spin is nearly constant.

Our Opinion | September 1, 2010
Require tax-exempts to pay municipal fee in lieu of taxes
Pennsylvania lawmakers have the power to help financially beleaguered cities in the commonwealth — including Butler — effect a turnaround in their worsening financial circumstances.

Our Opinion | August 31, 2010
Publication of teacher ratings begins important discussion
Tremors erupted in Southern California a few weeks ago. The epicenter of the shake-up is in Los Angeles, but the tremors are being felt around the country.

Our Opinion | August 30, 2010
Pass rental inspection law only if it will be enforced
The proposed rental inspection ordinance that Butler City Councilman Fred Reese plans to introduce and have passed by year's end would be a major asset in the city's goal to eliminate blighted, neglected or otherwise nuisance properties. It deserves the support of city homeowners and hopefully will get backing from landlords.

Our Opinion | August 28, 2010
Cheers & Jeers . . .
If the new accounting system that will be bought by Butler City Council for $23,000 plus $6,900 for annual support service helps the city financial operations run cost effectively, the purchase decision shouldn't be criticized.

Our Opinion | August 27, 2010
Helping exports, manufacturing good for U.S. and Pennsylvania
Lost among competing news stories and chatter about mid-term elections, the Gulf oil spill and ongoing debates over energy, immigration and deficit spending is President Barack Obama's pledge to double U.S. exports in five years.