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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2016
Page
4
The opinion page explains that editorials reflect the newspaper stance while letters express writers views and syndicated columns convey national and international perspectives. It notes the goal of presenting diverse viewpoints within the local forum.
In a letter to The News readers urge council to reject removing the 500 foot setback from churches schools hospitals and public buildings citing historic safety provisions and past fire incidents while noting modern fires persist and a Speedway station would threaten several downtown landmarks.
County commissioners approved a 2016 budget with a property tax hike amid concerns over a self pay raise for leaders and unresolved health benefit discrepancies. Controller Gettings opposed raises for courthouse staff citing potential court action over overpayments to Highmark and other providers. The editorial urges transparency and resolution to justify the salary increases and future budgeting.
A commentary argues crime imposes a hidden tax on black communities, raising prices and lowering quality as supermarkets, delivery, and services cut spaces and security. It links gentrification, racial bias, and distrust to rising costs and unequal access, noting white and police inaction.
The piece counters conservative critiques of California citing high taxes and regulations, arguing the state remains economically strong with notable job creation, migration of educated workers, and continued business attraction despite housing costs and policy debates. It notes Beacon Economics and Next 10 findings and quotes analyst Chris Thornberg on business friendliness and performance.
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