Diamonds to local governments that listen to citizens, and to area residents who take an active role in decisions within their municipalities. This week, Plains Township voted to scrap a data center overlay plan, similar to what Bear Creek Township did two weeks ago. To be clear, this vote doesn’t prevent data centers in the township, but it rejects the specific plan up for vote. This is an example of local governments listening to residents. Gathering feedback, continuing to discuss the right option, and being willing to vote down a proposal shows the process works. We applaud communities that actively engage with their local governments.
Coal to the state legislature for being on pace to pass fewer bills than any two-year session since at least 1973-74, according to Spotlight PA. Bipartisan bills are dying at the end of this session because they continue to sit in limbo. State Sen. Marty Flynn said it best: “This isn’t government.” Government requires working together with those across the aisle, especially in the legislature. This is particularly true in Pennsylvania, where the legislature is split, with Democrats controlling the House and Republicans controlling the Senate. Ref...