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Pennsylvania Legislators Flying a Too-Friendly Sky?
By Rock The Capital - Admin at August 30, 2010 | 3:27 pm | 57 Comments
From the Philadelphia Weekly Press:
Between 2007 and 2009, Pennsylvania’s state legislators spent $52,564.80 on flights within the state and to special legislative conferences and presentations around the country. Some waited until the day beforehand to book their flights,
DRPA approves reform measures
By Rock The Capital - Admin at August 30, 2010 | 12:27 pm | 1 Comments
From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
The board of the DRPA on Wednesday toughened conflict-of-interest and other rules before going into closed session to decide the fate of Corporate Secretary John Lawless.
After meeting for almost three hours, board members voted
Democracy Rising PA: Integrity Questionnaire Update
By Rock The Capital - Admin at August 30, 2010 | 12:15 pm | 77 Comments
We have received a lot of email about this year’s Integrity Questionnaire and the lack of response by Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett. All we can tell you is that the Corbett campaign continues to say they will respond.
Democracy… Read the rest
[...read more]Auditor General Jack Wagner Proposes Reforms for Delaware River Port Authority
By Rock The Capital - Admin at August 28, 2010 | 3:59 pm | 0 Comment
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Says issues can’t wait until Aug. 18th board meeting
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 27, 2010 – Auditor General Jack Wagner sent a letter yesterday to John Estey, the chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority,… Read the rest
[...read more]Rep’s robocall a rub with opponent
By Rock The Capital - Admin at August 17, 2010 | 2:10 am | 1 Comments
From ABC27:
You’ve no doubt received phone calls from politicians. They might bother you during dinner or interrupt family time. It might also irritate you to know that you may be paying for them.
Gene Stilp is a Democrat
Cut WAMs First, Schroder, Lawmakers Say
By Rock The Capital - Admin at August 17, 2010 | 2:09 am | 39 Comments
Rep. Curt Schroder
155th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HARRISBURG – As the governor and legislative leaders continue discussions about budget cuts necessitated by the reduction in expected federal Medicaid assistance (FMAP) funding, Rep. Curt
Governor Rendell Tours State to Highlight State’s Transportation Funding Crisis
By Rock The Capital - Admin at August 17, 2010 | 2:08 am | 0 Comment
Tuesday, Aug. 3
10 a.m. – Lehigh County – Allentown
(SR 1002, Tilghman Street bridge; Approx. Location: 688 North Brick St.
Allentown, 18102)
2:30 p.m. – Delaware County – Swarthmore
(SEPTA Crum Creek Viaduct on Media-Elwyn line;… Read the rest
Economy , Energy & Environment , Pennsylvania Issues , Political
