As the title implies, I’m considering a run for Scranton School Board. After my runs in 2011 and 2013, I never thought I’d be in this place again. Why? Namely, my wife and now budding family. Running takes a toll on a family, politics takes a toll. That’s not something I’d care to put my […]
Years ago, when I ran NEPArtisan and commented on local politics pretty regularly, I started a regular series called “The Daily Hag” about the exploits of perpetual misanthrope Kevin Haggerty. I’m sad to say that the column will be returning and we only have Frank Farina to thank blame. Given Frank’s accomplishments in the House as […]
After last week’s post about Kevin Haggerty’s large unpaid bill with Lamar Advertising, the Scranton Times has told us that he’s all squared up. Or is he? (Yeah, that’s me being dramatic.) One of my favorite pastimes is looking at campaign finance reports (my life isn’t that exciting). According to Haggerty’s campaign finance reports, which you can […]
Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges are an absolute disaster. So is our government. I think roughly 100% of the population, plus or minus 5%, agree with these statements. We don’t have the final version of the newly passed transportation infrastructure bill in front of us because the State House and State Senate have to work out […]
