Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Democrats voice concerns while Republicans lend support for Gov. Tom Corbett's 2013-14 budget.
Western Pennsylvania Democrats had some harsh words for Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed 2013-14 state budget, which he presented Tuesday, while state Republican Party Chairman Rob Gleason called the governor's plan a "balanced and responsible budget that reinvests in Pennsylvania." “The plan presented by the governor is disappointing,” said Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, D-Forest Hills. “It was long on politics but short on solutions.” State Rep. Erin Molchany, a newly elected Democrat serving South Hills communities said the governor’s "Band-Aid budget does little to make up for the hurt this state has felt from his deep cuts." State Rep. Robert Matzie, a Democrat representing the Sewickley area, said: “New Jersey has Chris Christie as …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The former Baldwin-Whitehall School Board member will soon be replaced in the state Legislature by Erin Molchany.
State Rep. Martin Michael Schmotzer gave a farewell speech in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday as his term representing the 22nd Legislative District comes to a close on Nov. 30. "I want to thank my dedicated staff back in Pittsburgh: former chief of staff Janine Palmer, current chief of staff Ryan Buzzelli, legislative assistants Ray Rosing and Melvin Pollard and former intern Elliot Rambo," said Schmotzer, a Democrat from Whitehall Borough whose district includes part of Whitehall and all of Baldwin Township. "Their efforts in constituent service made a difference in people's lives." "I want to thank Speaker (Sam) Smith, Majority Leader (Mike) Turzai and the Republican members for their service and spirited debates. "…
Thursday, September 27, 2012
'As a veteran of our armed forces, I have a deep appreciation for the invaluable role that military communities play in increasing the quality of life in a region.'
State Rep. Harry A. Readshaw has been appointed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Democratic Leader Frank Dermody to represent the House Democratic Caucus as a member of the recently established PA Military Community Protection Commission. According to a news release from Readshaw's office, the commission was established to examine Pennsylvania's military bases and the role that they play in the local economy. The commission will advocate at the federal, state and local levels for the enhancement of military communities, organizations and defense-related regions throughout the state. "As a veteran of our armed forces," said Readshaw, a Democrat whose 36th Legislative District includes parts of Baldwin and Whitehall boroughs, in…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Pennsylvania's new 22nd District representative sworn in on Tuesday.
Martin Michael Schmotzer, a former Baldwin-Whitehall School Board member who represents Pennsylvania's 22nd District in its House of Representatives for the remainder of 2012, was sworn into office today at the state Capitol building in Harrisburg. The 22nd District includes includes at least parts of Whitehall Borough, Baldwin Township and Castle Shannon Borough and the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Overbrook, Brookline, Mount Washington, Beechview, Duquesne Heights, Manchester, Sheraden and Esplen. Schmotzer, a Democrat who lives in Whitehall, defeated Republican Chris Cratsley, of Overbrook, in a special election on April 24 to fill the remainder of former Rep. Chelsa Wagner's term. Also on April 24, Cratsley and Democrat Erin Molchany …
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
The governor released his 2012-13 budget proposal on Tuesday.
Gov. Tom Corbett released his 2012-13 state budget on Tuesday, immediately drawing either applause or gnashing of teeth depending on which side of the aisle certain legislators sit. The governor discussed the $27.14-billion budget proposal, a budget that would keep spending in line with a 2011-12 budget that slashed a billion dollars from public education and welfare programs. However, public universities such as the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University face even larger reductions in funding from the state in this year's budget. Corbett's budget does not include any tax or fee increases but also does not address transportation issues that include crumbling infrastructure and mass transit-funding problems. Corbett, a …
Jon Wain
1:09 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
first the lottery next the state stores next the gas tax next-------------------------------------- Frank oyu said it right.Opps forgot the turn pike more ›