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Rendell’s Controversial New Jobs
Former Gov. returns to Ballard Spahr, which received $21 million from state since ’02
Philadelphia has been called “the biggest small town in America”, primarily because of the close personal ties in the city’s upper crust. And Ed Rendell is… Read the rest
PA Independent Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Thank you to our readers
Today marks the one year anniversary of the first edition of the Pennsylvania Independent, published on Jan. 25, 2010.
Our first year has been a remarkable one. We’d like to believe we’ve contributed in some… Read the rest
Sen. Orie Dismissal Plea Rejected
Jury will decide, court rules
State Sen. Jane Orie (R-Allegheny) was unsuccessful in trying to get charges against her dismissed Monday.
Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey A. Manning said a jury will have to decide her fate.
The Allegheny County… Read the rest
Senators Criticize PSBA Opposition To Public Education Reforms
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State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) said representatives of the teachers’ unions and school boards are nothing more than “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” in their opposition to educational reforms.
Mr. Williams’ comments came during Tuesday morning’s… Read the rest
Philly Shipyard Gets Relief On Obligations
Plus $42 million tax dollars
The $42 million in tax funds former Gov. Ed Rendell wanted to pass along to the sinking Aker Philadelphia shipyard required relaxation of previous agreements made by the shipbuilder, according to meeting minutes from the… Read the rest
Reform Proposals Approved By House Committee
Lawmakers aiming for transparency
A wave of “reform” legislation passed out of the House State Government Committee with no opposition Monday.
The centerpiece of the five bills, which now goes to the House floor for consideration by the full body,… Read the rest
Turzai Lays Out Long List Of Legislative Goals
Fiscal responsibility, job creation and government reform measures top the list
Speaking Monday at the monthly Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon, Mr. Turzai laid out a Republican agenda new legislative session that is at both broad and specific. After taking control… Read the rest
Leaders Pledge To Make Redistricting Open, Fair
Website, hearings are planned
Legislative leaders are promising to break with history and saying voters will be able to keep a close eye on the redistricting process in 2011.
The process, which reshapes Pennsylvania’s legislative and congressional districts once every… Read the rest
Corbett Faces Manufacturing Decline
Manufacturing dependent on state aid
In 1990, Pennsylvania had nearly a million manufacturing jobs. Twenty years later, it has about half that many.
The loss of millions of U.S. manufacturing jobs over the past three decades to cheap foreign labor,… Read the rest
Westmoreland County Economic Development Project 34 Years In The Making
Rendell approved $10 million for plant with long history of economic development gone wrong
After 34 years, the state of Pennsylvania is still trying to stimulate economic development at a manufacturing facility in Westmoreland County.
In his final month before… Read the rest