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Prevailing Wage Reform Possible in 2012

02.01.2012

Concerned Pennsylvanians are well aware that PennDOT is facing a multibillion dollar shortfall. Whether it is the state’s several thousand structurally deficient bridges or the more than occasional potholes, state rankings continually cite the Commonwealth amongst those having the worst roads in the nation. Democrats proclaim that PennDOT’s dilemma stems from a lack of revenues [...]

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PennDOT Must Reform Spending Before Revenues

01.30.2012

As a follow up to a year-end press release which summarized 2011 as a “GOP Failure”, House Democrats continue to criticize Gov. Corbett and the GOP for failed leadership. This time, Democrats announced their initiative to take the lead in Pennsylvania’s transportation and infrastructure crisis. The Governor’s transportation advisory committee reported back with their findings in August [...]

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Welch Wins Endorsement, First Ballot

01.28.2012

Despite a very heated race for US Senate in 2012 in Pennsylvania, and despite what appeared to be an imminent open primary, Steve Welch (WelchForPA.com) has taken the PA State Republican Committee endorsement. In a vote that appeared to be much closer from the outside, Welch won on the first ballot cast by simple majority. No small [...]

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Democrats Condemn 2011 as “GOP Failure”

01.27.2012

Before adjourning for Christmas recess, Democratic leaders issued a press release lambasting Gov. Corbett and the Republican legislature for their “extreme ideological crusade” and “no leadership on jobs.” The scathing critique included overtones of commonplace class warfare rhetoric accusing Republicans of attacking workers’ rights and the middle-class. Representative Dermody, D-Allegheny, went as far as saying that [...]

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Sen. Toomey responds to State of the Union address 2012

01.26.2012

Sen. Toomey responds to President Obama’s State of the Union address on Jan. 24, 2012. YouTube Link

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NFIB Requesting Sensible Regulations

12.16.2011

Guest Post: NFIB Requesting Sensible Regulations During Event at Henry Molded Products, Inc. LEBANON—On Monday, December 13, the National Federation of Independent Businesses held a rally and informational session for a new coalition, Small Businesses for Sensible Regulations, at Henry Molded Products, Inc. in Lebanon, Pa. This group is seeking to highlight the nearly 4,200 federal rules that [...]

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First Look at PA’s Proposed Congressional Map

12.14.2011

You can see Pennsylvania’s proposed districts in this image below, pending approval by the majority Republican Pennsylvania House, Pennsylvania Senate and Governor Tom Corbett.  Read a summary of the changes HERE.

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PA Society goes to NYC!

12.13.2011

If you are wondering why the PA Society would hold its famous annual holiday party in NYC, read Chris Freind’s debunking of any criticism about the weekend. Love this quote by Freind: It’s not about backroom deals and the coronation of candidates.  It’s about people enjoying the company of folks whom they see only once [...]

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