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PA Independent Welcomed Into State Press Association

April 19, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in General News

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

March 4, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in General News

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

March 4, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in General News

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

March 3, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in General News

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

March 2, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in Governor

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

March 1, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in Legislature

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

February 28, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in Legislature

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

February 25, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in Legislature


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

February 24, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in General News

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

February 23, 2011 | By Eric Boehm | Posted in Legislature

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