Artículos de opinión
La Agencia de Protección de los Consumidores ha protegido eficazmente a las familias de Pensilvania de las prácticas comerciales desleales, pero aún queda trabajo por hacer
Por el senador Lisa Boscola - 18 º Distrito Senatorial 11 de marzo 2025 Uno de mis principales objetivos como funcionario electo ha sido mejorar la vida de las familias de clase media y trabajadora en Pennsylvania. Como defensora de la creación de empleo y el desarrollo económico, he trabajado...
When It Comes To Energy Policy, Pennsylvania Needs a Reset
By Senator Lisa Boscola – 18th Senatorial District PJM is America's largest transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity across 13 states, of which Pennsylvania is one. At its most recent wholesale capacity auction the...
Lehigh Valley Schools and Homeowners Continue to be Shortchanged by Harrisburg
An Op-Ed by Senator Lisa M. Boscola - 18th District The Commonwealth’s Independent Fiscal Office (“IFO”) just released a report showing that Northampton (5th) and Lehigh (7th) County homeowners face some of the highest property tax burdens in the state. Even...
Open Access to the Ballot Box: Allow Independents to Vote in Primary Elections
An Op-Ed by Sen. Lisa Boscola With primary election season upon us, it is apropos to talk about our Independent voters who are disenfranchised from these elections. For nearly 25 years, I have been a leading voice, unrelenting advocate, supporter and prime...
COVID Policies Must Give Restaurants A Fighting Chance
Columna de opinión de la senadora estatal Lisa Boscola
Imagine a longer-than-anticipated workday that leads to a late dinner with a desire for an adult beverage. Pre-COVID, this was not only a common occurrence, but also legal with plenty of dining options. However, in Pennsylvania, it is no longer feasible to enjoy a quick late-night meal while sitting at your favorite bar. While we have taken great care to protect the citizens of the commonwealth during the pandemic, we also have been inconsistent with the implementation and guidance associated with risk mitigation policies, especially for the restaurant industry.
Antiquated Basic Education Funding Formula is Hurting Lehigh Valley Homeowners and Students
Columna de opinión de la senadora estatal Lisa Boscola
The Basic Education Funding Formula is the single largest education funding stream in the commonwealth’s budget. Until 2014, each year when the General Assembly passed a budget it distributed basic education funding dollars to our school districts based on what they received the year before — regardless of whether the student population grew or shrank. This led to large disparities throughout the state when it came to where money went versus where it was needed.
Redistricting Reform Collapse Reinforces Need for Voter Initiative & Referendum
To say I was disappointed with the outcome of legislative efforts to end gerrymandering once and for all would be an understatement. The bill (Senate Bill 22) that I authored and grassroots organizations championed was “Harrisburged.”
Editorial: La decisión del Tribunal Supremo de anular los mapas del Congreso es un buen comienzo
Desde mi primera experiencia con la elaboración de mapas, allá por 2001, era evidente que el partidismo desempeña un papel demasiado importante en nuestro esfuerzo de redistribución de distritos. La reciente decisión del Tribunal Supremo de Pensilvania de descartar los mapas del Congreso no hace sino reafirmar esta...
Elegir la seguridad de nuestros hijos antes que los derechos de los delincuentes sexuales
Recientemente, en el condado de Lancaster, una niña de 5 años fue presuntamente secuestrada en el jardín de su casa. Fue rescatada heroicamente por dos adolescentes que la descubrieron en el asiento trasero de un coche conducido por el sospechoso Harold Leroy Herr. Los chicos persiguieron el vehículo en bicicleta hasta que Herr liberó a la niña y huyó a toda velocidad.