“Pennsylvania lawmakers, who now make nearly double the salary of their average constituent, will receive an automatic pay increase Dec. 1. But not every lawmaker supports the cost of living adjustment, or COLA, that kicks in for legislators, judges, Gov. Tom Corbett and his top cabinet officials.” Read more about the pay increase here. Related articles Pa. lawmakers [...] Read more »
GOP US Senate Hopefuls at 11/17/11 Candidate Forum
With the GOP hopefuls sitting in an arc in front of an audience of approximately 150, moderator Kevin Kelly of the Loyal Opposition in Philadelphia ran the forum with a tight reign in order to keep the discussion flowing. Candidates vying to be the challenger to Sen. Bob Casey, Jr, (D) discussed their positions on [...] Read more »
PA Electoral College Change?
An effort to reduce the influence of the major population areas such as Philadelphia, PA is being considered. A change in how the electoral college votes are distributed may not be in the best interest of some politicians. Read more here. Related articles Pete Sessions: Pa. Electoral College Change Would Put House Races at Risk (blogs.wsj.com) Read more »
PA Fraudulent Unemployment Benefits
Ah, yes. Government should have more control over our lives. Gosh darn it, Government is so efficient! What’s that? $376 million (11%) in unemployment benefits were payed out in error? Read about the error here. Related articles States dole out billions in improper unemployment insurance payments (hotair.com) Read more »
Challengers to Casey 2012
Sen. Bob Casey (D) PA is up for re-election in 2012. There are several challengers attempting to get their name out to the electorate. Several more are on the horizon. Sen. Toomey’s campaign chief is getting involved. Read more about Sen. Casey’s election challenge. Read more »
Marcellus Shale economic impact
Marcellus Shale counties (click here) are experiencing job and economic growth. Read more »
PA Budget Facts 2011
Pennsylvania State & Local Taxpayer Debt (click here) See this link to understand our State and Local taxpayer indebtedness. You’ve been warned: It’s not pretty. Read more »
Pennsylvania legislation update: 7/13/11
7/13/11: Below is a list of legislation in Pennyslvania that has been passed or is being considered in Harrisburg. We wanted to keep you updated. Bills Supported by Americans For Prosperity-PA In December Representative Matt Baker (R-Tioga) introduced the Freedom of Choice in Healthcare Act, HB42. The plan would protect individuals from being required to participate [...] Read more »
Is change coming to PA’s Liquor control?
PA Liquor Control: Is change coming? Commonwealth Foundation is praising the latest step towards privatization of PA’s liquor sales. Majority Leader Turzai filed a proposal toward that end. Maybe the result will be Pennsylvanian’s saving money on gas and liquor! Read more »
State Union Contracts
State Union Contracts New state workers contracts will cost the state taxpayer an additional $154 million/year. There’s more. If you’re a taxpayer, read it and weep. Read more »
