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PA Independent Welcomed Into State Press Association
Press Release from Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity
Alexandria, VA – Pennsylvania Independent, a news bureau reporting on the happenings in the Pennsylvania capitol, was admitted into the Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents Association (PLCA). PA Independent is… Read the rest
State Liquor Stores Face No Scrutiny From State Police
Age verification efforts only target “licensed establishments”
An apparent double standard in liquor control enforcement by the Pennsylvania State Police is drawing scrutiny as the state considers a plan to privatize the state liquor stores.
As part of their alcohol… Read the rest
Two Unions Back School Choice Proposal
Break ranks with other organized labor groups
A pair of organized labor groups in Philadelphia announced their support for a statewide public school voucher program Friday, breaking away from the vast majority of unions in Pennsylvania.
The International Brotherhood of… Read the rest
Wagner: Rendell, Lawmakers’ Budget Gimmicks Killed AdultBasic
More than $1.3 billion diverted to other purposes since 2005
The 41,000 Pennsylvanians who were dropped from their state-subsidized health coverage earlier this week should place the blame on former Gov. Ed Rendell and the state General Assembly for redirecting… Read the rest
DEP Nominee Addresses Environmental Concerns Of Gas Drilling
Says New York Times article contains “points of information”
Gov. Tom Corbett’s pick to head the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said Wednesday the department’s core function is protecting public safety while providing accurate and accountable information on the… Read the rest
School Choice Bill Takes First Step Towards Passage
But constitutional questions, other concerns remain
A new school voucher program for Pennsylvania’s poorest students took the first step towards becoming a reality Monday in the Senate Education Committee.
After lengthy debate, the committee approved S.B. 1 with a bipartisan… Read the rest
Sprinkler Mandate Repeal Starts Moving In State House
Republicans trying to balance safety with costs
Less than two months after it took effect, Pennsylvania’s residential sprinkler mandate took the first step towards extinction Monday in the House Labor and Industry Committee.
The mandate took effect on Jan. 1… Read the rest
Effort To Open Restaurant Wine Sales Planned
Bottle of white? Bottle of red? Perhaps a bottle of rosé instead?
A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to make it easier to enjoy a bottle of wine with your dinner.
State Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) will introduce legislation… Read the rest
New Website Launching Friday
Please bear with us during the transition
The PA Independent is excited to announce the launch of its new website in the coming days.
We believe the redesigned site will give our readers better access to our daily news content… Read the rest
Local Mandates Could Drive Up Taxes Even If State Decreases Spending
Senator aims to address concerns, suggests fiscal note changes
From Adams to York, from Bucks to Mercer, counties in Pennsylvania want to free themselves of costly mandates which account for up to 90 percent of their annual budgets.
State-level mandates… Read the rest