Category: News
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Law Gives Crime Victims And Their Families The Right To Tell Their Story To Parole Board
Harrisburg Patriot-News Crime victims and victims’ family earned a new right in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. A law signed by Gov. Tom Corbett grants them the opportunity to testify in person or through electronic means […]
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CBS: With Gov. Corbett’s Signature, Philadelphia Traffic Court Is Out Of Business
CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia Traffic Court, long viewed as a swamp of political corruption (see related stories), is now history. Governor Tom Corbett today signed legislation that transfers Philadelphia Traffic Court’s duties […]
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Senate Liquor Bill Introduced
Centre Daily Times A new plan to change the way alcohol is sold in Pennsylvania is under consideration in Harrisburg. Majority leaders in the State Senate have presented their own […]
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Corbett Signals He’ll Try To Help Philly Schools
Assoicated Press Gov. Tom Corbett is signaling that he’s engaged in efforts to help the financially troubled Philadelphia School District, which is in the midst of shedding 20% of its […]
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Gov. Corbett Signs Bill To Change CPA Requirements
Central Penn Business Journal Gov. Tom Corbett today signed House Bill 40, legislation that changes the requirements to become a certified public accountant. Authored by Lancaster County Republican Rep. Gordon […]
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New Law Takes Huge Steps To Help Victims Of Crimes
CBS A huge step for victims’ rights as a new law in PA will let victims of crimes appear before the parole board, before it decides to let an offender […]
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Pennsylvania Democrats Put Politics Over People
Prioritize “making life miserable” for Pennsylvanians over working with Governor Corbett HARRISBURG — Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason released the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s condoned obstructionism […]
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Karl Rove To Obama: Dick Cheney Had Guts
Politico Republican strategist Karl Rove says President Barack Obama is right about one thing: He’s not Dick Cheney. Calling the former vice president a close friend, Rove criticized Obama’s interview with Charlie […]
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Cecil Residents Take Bus To Capitol To Protest Rep. White’s Online Attacks Using False Names
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review About 20 people boarded a bus to the Capitol on Tuesday and disembarked carrying signs to protest fictitious online posts by their legislator, state Rep. Jesse White of […]