David Skolnick

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State budget weighs heavily on governor

Opinion: Ted Strickland is facing his most challenging situation as governor since he took office in January


Salary of a federal judge is never-ending

Opinion: While reporting on the process to replace U.S. District Court Judge Peter C. Economus, I learned a


Dems in lower-ticket statewide races may face trouble

Opinion: Democrats took majority control of the executive branch of state government in 2006 for the first


Why was the Valley overlooked by the feds?

Opinion: To explain the federal government’s efforts to help save the struggling American automotive


It’s wrong to veil judicial selection in secrecy

Opinion: Does the right of people to know who’s applied to be a federal judge, a lifetime job that pays


David Betras: A man on a political mission

Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Chairman David Betras is looking to make a big impact on local and state


Silence deafening on Dann’s ‘anniversary’

Opinion: “No comment.” It’s a phrase reporters often hear. If someone doesn’t say those exact words, you


There was an election Tuesday (Really)

Opinion: What if they held an election and no one voted? We essentially had that Tuesday. There was very


Betras taking Mahoning County Democrats by storm

Opinion: David Betras is a fast talker ¬≠— a real fast talker. He can also be an entertaining talker,


Who will lead Mahoning County Dems?

Opinion: Besides playing hello stranger, Mahoning County Democratic Party precinct committee members will


Antonini quits thankless job as Dems chair

Opinion: You would think the job of chairing the Mahoning County Democratic Party is an easy one. After


Capri Cafaro staying put in the Ohio Senate

Opinion: With U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan giving strong consideration to running next year as Gov. Ted Strickland’s


Move to Columbus by Ryan would have a domino effect

Opinion: As I wrote in my March 13 column, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is a top, or the top, candidate to run as Gov. Ted Strickland’s lieutenant governor next year.


Valley isn’t being stimulated adequately

Opinion: Over the past few weeks I, and other reporters, have received e-mails from the White House and the


Economic woes not new to Youngstown

Opinion: Because Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams spoke in great detail during and after a recent chamber