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Chester, Berks counties get new House districts
Districts designed to give Berks Republicans, Chester Democrats easy wins
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Growing populations in Berks and Chester counties will bring its voters greater political clout in
New Senate seat headed to Monroe County as Brewster is ousted by plan
But not all good news, as county is further divided at state House level
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Residents of Monroe County finally are getting their own state Senate
With large majority in support, House unable to pass a texting while driving ban
Confusion over whether to make ban a primary or secondary offense
By Caleb Taylor | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — The majority of state lawmakers support making texting while driving illegal, but they disagree
New state Senate, House districts will be announced Monday
Democrats could offer alternative map on Monday if no agreement is reached
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Voters and legislators will get a first look at the new state House
Governor has deep divides to bridge on Marcellus fee
Senate hopes to move shale bill early next week
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Polls show a majority of Pennsylvania residents support a fee or tax assessed against natural gas
On The Record: State Rep. Scott Hutchinson and debate over Marcellus shale
'There are many non-Marcellus area legislators, in particular, who think of this as a revenue source, period'
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — As chairman of the House Energy and Environmental
Senate narrowly passes school choice bill, moving voucher battle to state House
Final vote: 27-22 in state Senate
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — A bill creating and expanding school choice options for Pennsylvania students passed the state Senate with a vote of
Red light cameras expected to expand beyond Philadelphia
Drivers would face $100 fines, but safety, constitutional issues remain
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Drivers in 20 Pennsylvania cities will have to think twice before trying to beat that
Legislation would require parental consent for teen tanners
Tanning official calls the bill 'unnecessary'
By Caleb Taylor | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — A bill that would require teenagers to get their parent’s permission before using a tanning facilities has
Voucher bill moves forward, Senate vote expected Wednesday
Opponents condemn bill as cost to poor schools
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Children from low-income families who are enrolled in 144 failing public schools will have access to