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Corbett’s Proposed Budget Cuts, Increases
Includes cuts to environmental, development, education agencies
General Fund Budget Cuts
Gov. Tom Corbett began cuts with his own office, trimming the budget from $6.4 million to $6.228 million.
The Attorney General’s Office was cut from $83 million to… Read the rest
PA House Judiciary Passes Amended Castle Doctrine
Amendment adds individuals’ conflict with police officers to ‘duty to retreat’
By Darwyyn Deyo, PA Independent
HARRISBURG — An amended proposal to extend the “Castle Doctrine” outside the home passed the state House Judiciary Committee on Monday.
State Rep. Scott… Read the rest
Pennsylvania Gears Up for Public, Private Sector Unionization Fight
Analysts argue right-to-work will not mirror Wisconsin confrontations
On the heels of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report ranking Pennsylvania as “poor” for state employment policies and job growth, Republican and Democrat legislators are gearing up for a right-to-work fight.… Read the rest
Lawmakers Want Investigation of Hazleton Facility
Taxpayers have spent $6.6 million already/JIM PANYARD
The chairman and a member of the state House Judiciary Committee are calling for a state investigation into continuing problems at the MinSec security facility, a for-profit corrections operation in downtown Hazleton.
Since… Read the rest
Counties Pushing For Jury Commissioner Abolition With Three Bills
Other ‘mandate relief’ measures are a high priority for this session
The Pennsylvania County Commissioners Association has high hopes for a number of “mandate relief” measures considered up at the Captiol, including three bills to abolish the mandated jury commissioner… Read the rest
Senate Delays Corbett Nominee Confirmation
Begins confirmation process for two cabinet members / JIM PANYARD
Gov. Tom Corbett’s nominee for the state Secretary of Corrections has been put on hold by the state Senate Judiciary Committee, at the request of Democrat members of the committee.… Read the rest
Lawmakers Introduce Package To Overhaul State Illegal Immigration Laws
Could lead to federal challenge over state’s immigration authority
Announcing the introduction of 16 bills in the state Senate and state House, state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R – Butler) argued his National Security Begins at Home package would safeguard the… Read the rest
Corbett Names Former Democrat to Philly Oversite Authority
Katz details city’s fiscal problems / JIM PANYARD
Gov. Tom Corbett has named Samuel Katz, well-known entrepreneur and frequent political candidate, to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA), which oversees and manages spending by the City of Philadelphia.
Mr. Katz,… Read the rest
Corbett Will Take Helm At Delaware River Port Authority
Wagner pleased with emphasis on authority | BY: Jim Panyard
Gov. Tom Corbett will chair his first meeting of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Wednesday and it is likely no one is more pleased than New Jersey… Read the rest
Zogby Says “Day of Reckoning” Has Come To State’s Fiscal House
CORRECTED: Argues for preservation of public safety, public health in light of no new taxes or fees
Gov. Tom Corbett’s Budget Secretary, Charles Zogby, said Monday at the Pennsylvania Press Club the “day of reckoning” had come for the state’s… Read the rest