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Sen. Orie’s Trial Ends With Mistrial
Judge ends jury deliberations over questionable document
The trial of state Sen. Jane Orie (R-Allegheny) ended in a mistrial Thursday following charges the defense had doctored written documents used in its case.
Ms. Orie is charged with 10 counts of… Read the rest
Conservative-Liberal Face-off May Be Coming
Sam Rohrer expected to lead conservative opposition to union forces
Former state Rep. and unsuccessful GOP gubernatorial hopeful Sam Rohrer may soon be coming back to Harrisburg, leading protests against continuing state government largesse to teachers and state employees.
Saturday,… Read the rest
Corbett Budget Address Will Be Closely Watched By Public Unions
Scheduled For March 8
Political forecasters and Gov. Tom Corbett are downplaying the chance of a political “perfect storm” landing in Harrisburg early next month.
Mr. Corbett unveils his budget plan on March 8.
Contentious proposals to reduce the bargaining… Read the rest
Grand Jury Probing Former Sen. Mellow
Extortion, money laundering, fraud being explored
Recently retired state Sen. Robert Mellow (D-Lackawanna) is under investigation by a federal grand jury in Scranton for alleged extortion, money laundering and fraud, according to an opinion released by the federal Third Circuit… Read the rest
Gaming Control Board Fears Personal Liability
Asks lawmakers to close possible loopholes
Allowing ex-officio members of the state Gaming Control Board (GCB) to participate in executive sessions of the board is causing members to fear their immunity from lawsuits and claims against their personal assets may… Read the rest
Contradictions, Confusion At Senate Liquor Hearings
Pippy: More hearings to come
The state Senate’s first foray into the current debate over whether to privatize the state monopoly on liquor and wine sales consisted of more than two hours of confusing and contradictory testimony Monday.
Proponents and… Read the rest
Proposal Would Change Property Tax System
Lawmaker wants expanded sales taxes instead
A bipartisan caucus of 87 state House members is discussing a plan to reduce property taxes statewide by expanding the state sales tax to 74 items currently not subject to the state levy.
Pennsylvania’s… Read the rest
Republicans Split Over Gaming Control Board Legislation
Sen. Earll plans to block Rep. Vereb bill
A bill to transfer the investigatory arm of the state Gaming Control Board (GCB) to the attorney general’s office is expected to pass the House next week but will be stymied by… Read the rest
Earll Warns House Gaming Committee
Says Senate “will not consider” gaming investigation change
Even if the bill to move the Gaming Control Board’s (GCB) investigative arm to the office of Attorney General makes it out of the House of Representatives, it will not be considered… Read the rest
Gambling Investigations May Move To Attorney General
Opponents claim no change needed
The Bureau of Investigations (BIE) of the state Gaming Control Board (GCB) would move to the office of the state Attorney General under legislation expected to be approved by the House Gaming Oversight Committee Tuesday.… Read the rest