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Absentee Ballot Returns Show Higher Participation from GOP Than Dems

October 27, 2010 | By Darwyyn Deyo | Posted in General News

Larger spread between Republicans, Democrats than past elections

Democrat and Republican absentee ballot returns are offering a glimpse into election results that political analysts argue will fall along party lines.

The absentee ballot results, broken down by county and party… Read the rest

Advance Notice For Transit Strikes Removed From Transportation Bill

October 6, 2010 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in Legislature

Appropriations Committee adds seven amendments, waits to vote it out

A provision requiring mass transit unions in Pennsylvania to give 72-hour advance notice prior to going on strike was removed from a transportation funding overhaul bill by the House Appropriations… Read the rest

Abortion Ban in State Health Exchange Could Have Spillover Effects

October 6, 2010 | By Darwyyn Deyo | Posted in Legislature

Permits abortion in cases of rape, incest and endangerment of mother