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By admin at Fri, 10/24/2008 - 12:30 | Press Release 10-23-2008 Gov. Rendell Says School Property Taxes Eliminated for 113,000 Senior Homeowners Statewide Seniors Have Until Dec. 31 to Apply For Property Tax/Rent Rebates TREVOSE, Bucks County – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that an estimated 113,000 senior homeowners statewide have had school property taxes completely eliminated as a result of Pennsylvania’s historic property tax relief law. “Seniors, many of whom live on fixed incomes, struggle the most with rising property taxes,” said Governor Rendell during an event at the Neshaminy Senior Activity Center. “After more than 30 years of debate and failed property tax relief efforts, we have succeeded in bringing real property tax relief to all Pennsylvania homeowners, and now some 113,000 seniors can live without the burden of paying school property taxes.”
By admin at Thu, 10/23/2008 - 09:33 | Press Release October 22, 2008 Federal lawsuit over midnight payraises advances against Rep. Argall and other leaders. For immediate release: A recent story in the Legal Intelligencer reports that a federal lawsuit against state Rep. David G. Argall (R-124) and other leaders of the General Assembly, Governor Rendell, and former Pennsylvania Chief Justice Ralph Cappy is advancing in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (http://www.law.com/jsp?id=12020425296354). The suit was filed by plaintiffs Common Cause of Pennsylvania, The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, state Rep. Greg Vitali (D-166) and four individual citizens.
By admin at Mon, 08/18/2008 - 17:54 | Press Release For Immediate Release Since when are our working families “extremists?” Jim Gerlach needs a reality check MALVERN, PA – In explaining Jim Gerlach’s refusal of an invitation to attend several Working Families Win candidate forums, his campaign released a statement condemning Working Families as “‘a campaign group masquerading as an interest group’ — one that promotes ‘extremist views.’” Pottstown Mercury Article
By admin at Mon, 07/28/2008 - 19:00 | Press Release For Immediate Release Keystone Progress to Challenge Conservative Propaganda in Pennsylvania Initial Campaigns Include the Stopping the Privatization of the PA Turnpike, Exposing the Bush War Tax, fighting for Universal Healthcare and Making the Case for Paper Ballots Harrisburg, PA - Meet Keystone Progress, a new, multi-issue, progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting on-the-ground strategies. Year round, Keystone Progress will work to engage citizens from across the state around issues of immediate state or local concern.
By admin at Fri, 07/25/2008 - 17:12 | Press Release For Immediate Release Folmer Introduces Voters' Choice Act Legislation removes unfair election barriers to non-major party candidates HARRISBURG – Senator Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) today introduced the Voters' Choice Act (VCA), which removes the Commonwealth's unfair hurdles that obstruct ballot access for independent and minor party candidates for public office. "No state makes it tougher to get on the ballot than Pennsylvania, as independent and minor party candidates face significantly more difficult barriers than Republicans and Democrats," Folmer said. "My bill would enhance our democratic process by leveling the playing field."
By admin at Tue, 07/22/2008 - 15:22 | Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PA TREASURER UNVEILS STATE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ONLINE DATABASE Created in accordance with new Right-to-Know law, provides increased government transparency HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Treasurer Robin L. Wiessmann today publicly unveiled a searchable database that allows the public greater access to state government contract information through the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Web site, patreasury.org.
By admin at Fri, 07/18/2008 - 13:59 | Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kessler bills to save taxpayers money signed into law HARRISBURG, July 16 – Two bills that state Rep. David Kessler introduced to save taxpayers money have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate and have been signed into law. "A 2006 decision by the state Supreme Court threatened to impose an unlimited drain on taxpayers," Kessler said. "The court effectively ended the time limit for challenging local zoning ordinances, so townships and boroughs and their residents face the threat of legal expenses, typically well in excess of $25,000, to defend their zoning laws -- even when the municipalities have followed the letter of the law and the challenges are frivolous. That money would be coming out of people’s property taxes.
By admin at Thu, 07/17/2008 - 15:56 | Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “WINE AND CHOCOLATES WITH CONSCIENCE” FUNDRAISER JULY 31ST Benefits Democratic Congressional Candidate Bruce Slater RONKS, PA-The Wenger Gallery, 2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, is will host an evening of conversation featuring good wines and delectable chocolates for the benefit of the Democratic candidate for the 16th Congressional District, Bruce Slater on Thursday, July 31st, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.
By admin at Thu, 07/17/2008 - 15:52 | Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LANCASTER CO. DEMS' ANNUAL CORN ROAST JULY 26 LANCASTER, PA-Food, music, and politics make an unbeatable combination at the Annual Corn Roast, which traditionally marks the beginning of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee's fall campaign season. This year's picnic will be held on Saturday, July 26, at Longs Park, Pavilion #2, starting at 4 pm. Democrats and their guests are asked to bring a salad or side dish.
By admin at Thu, 07/17/2008 - 14:03 | Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seip responds to veto of bans on 'spot appeals' of assessments HARRISBURG, July 15 – State Rep. Tim Seip today responded to the governor's veto of legislation that would ban "spot" appeals of assessments (H.B. 1438 and S.B. 1247). Seip is the prime sponsor of H.B. 1438 and introduced a House version of S.B. 1247. The full text of the letter Seip sent to the governor today is below. July 15, 2008 Governor Edward G. Rendell |
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