| | 3/11/10 | Two State Lawmakers Run For Lt. Governor |
HARRISBURG – A Republican and a Democratic state lawmaker announced they are in the running for lieutenant governor. Butler County Rep. Daryl Metcalfe announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination. Metcalfe said he will hold the Governor accountable and will work throughout the four year term to assist the Governor in advancing policies that cut the excessive spending, reduce taxes, and protect the liberties of Pennsylvanians. Other candidates seeking the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor are the party-endorsed candidate Jim Cawley, Chet Beiler, Steve Johnson, Stephen Urban, John Kennedy, Jean Craige Pepper, and Russ Diamond. Meanwhile, Democrat Centre County Rep. Scott Conklin announced he’s running for lieutenant governor. Conklin said he believes in servant leadership. He added we have come along way over the last few years, 31 reform measures, we have an office of open records so the public can see what is going on, but we need to do more. Other Democratic candidates seeking the office are Jonathan Saidel and Doris Smith-Ribner. | | 3/11/10 | Political Robo-Call Legislation Advances |
HARRISBURG – A state House committee unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff of Centre & Mifflin Counties that would ensure voters know who is sponsoring political robo-calls. Under current law, when an individual or group airs a political TV or radio commercial or publishes a print advertisement that directly targets a candidate, these forms of political communication must identify the sponsor. The law currently does not specify whether or not robo-calls or pre-recorded political phone messages are subject to this requirement. Benninghoff’s bill would close this loophole in the election law. The bill received unanimous bipartisan support from the House State Government Committee, of which Benninghoff is the Republican chairman. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration. | | 3/11/10 | Auditor General Urges Homestead Exclusion Extension |
HARRISBURG (AP) - Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner wants Gov. Rendell to extend the already-expired application period for residential property tax cuts financed by taxes on slot-machine gambling. Wagner says he has asked Rendell to issue an executive order extending the deadline for this year's "homestead exclusion" program to April 15. He says he wants homeowners who are confused about the program to have extra time to apply. Rendell spokesman Gary Tuma says the March 1 deadline was set by law and that Rendell also has no direct control over the counties which administer the homestead-exclusion program. | | 3/11/10 | Veon Will Not Testify In Bonusgate Trial |
HARRISBURG (AP) - Federal economic stimulus money soon will start providing rebates to Pennsylvanians on the purchase of new, Energy Star-rated hot-water heaters, furnaces, and boilers. Gov. Ed Rendell said that applications for rebates are expected to become available in April at the Web site, www.recovery.pa.gov. Rendell says the $11 million rebate program could benefit more than 30,000 Pennsylvania households and provide long-term energy savings. The rebates will be worth $100 to $500. The higher the equipment's efficiency rating, the larger the rebate will be. The rebates only apply to non-electric residential heating equipment. Rebates on electrical appliances may be available through regulated electric utility companies.
| | 3/11/10 | Same Sex Marriage Measure For Maryland |
ANNAPOLIS, MD (AP) - A Maryland state senator has introduced a measure that would prohibit the state from recognizing same sex marriages authorized elsewhere without legislative approval. Sen. Nancy Jacobs, a Republican representing Harford & Cecil Counties, says her bill is intended to invalidate a recent opinion from Maryland's Attorney General Doug Gansler. Gansler said last month that state agencies must now recognize out-of-state same sex marriages until the legislature or courts decide otherwise. | | 3/11/10 | F & M College President Going To Drexel |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Franklin & Marshall College President John Fry is stepping down to take the helm of Drexel University. Drexel officials made the announcement that Fry will lead the private Philadelphia university, which serves about 22,000 students. Fry served as president of the Lancaster college since 2002. Fry replaces Drexel president Constantine Papadakis, who died last April of complications from lung cancer. | | 3/11/10 | Salvation Army Responds After Chilean Earthquake |
CHILE - The Salvation Army immediately went into action to provide support and comfort for the survivors of the earthquake in Chile. Their response is to provide food, water, first-aid kits, emergency packets, blankets, candles and other urgently required supplies. A disaster services vehicle and mobile kitchen is now providing critical assistance to distribute services to those in need. The Salvation Army asks that the public will join them in prayer for the people of Chile at this critical time. Just as in Haiti, which was also devastated by an earthquake earlier this year, The Salvation Army is a constant presence in the country and will remain serving the needs of the Chilean people as they recover from this disaster. The Salvation Army set up a Chile Relief Fund and is accepting monetary donations. Donors may contribute $10 via their cell phone bill by text messaging the word "CHILE" to 52000, and confirming the donation with the word, "Yes." Donors can also give online at www.salvationarmyusa.org by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks or money orders can be sent to The Salvation Army Chile Earthquake Relief, 701 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 and earmark your donation for Chile Earthquake Relief. | | 3/11/10 | Public Comment On Table Games At Penn National |
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 24th to gather evidence, including public comment, on the petition submitted by the operator of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County, requesting authorization to conduct table games. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in the East Hanover Township Municipal Building at 8848 Jonestown Road in Grantville. Citizens, community groups, and elected officials wishing to present oral or written testimony, which will become part of the evidentiary record, can register for the hearing by clicking on a special link on the homepage of the PA Gaming Control Board website at www.pgcb.state.pa.us. The deadline for registration and the receipt of written comments for the hearing is noon Monday, March 22nd. Comments can also be mailed, with a postmark no later than Monday, March 22nd, to the PA Gaming Control Board, P.O. Box 69060, Harrisburg, PA 17106, Attention: Board Secretary or the comments can be faxed to 717-346-8350.
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