Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The state representative's proposal would allow local municipalities to control the number and type of liquor license establishments located in a specific community.
State Rep. Harry A. Readshaw, whose 36th Legislative District includes parts of Baldwin and Whitehall boroughs, has introduced House Bill 262, which would allow local municipalities to control the number and type of liquor license establishments located in a specific community. Current law only limits liquor licenses on a countywide level. "Under my bill, municipalities would have the right to control the number of these establishments, not the state," Readshaw said in a news release. "Local communities are better judges of the needs and abuses of alcohol on a more personal level. "While I have heard numerous complaints about bars in the South Side, this bill would give all communities an avenue to say enough is enough." (Readshaw's …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Brush up on local candidates in time for Nov. 6.
UPDATE: Libertarian Party Will Appear on PA Ballots (as will a Green Party entry for President/Vice President) UPDATE: Read here for a list of polling places and times in Baldwin-Whitehall. UPDATE: Here are the results of races in the Pennsylvania Legislature that affect Baldwin-Whitehall residents. And here are results from federal/statewide races. As we look ahead again to November's elections, the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch remains devoted to bringing you the information that you need about every race in town. Here's a rundown of some of the candidates and issues that we'll be covering as November draws near. One of the biggest races in Baldwin-Whitehall in November will be between Democrat Erin Molchany and Republican Chris Cratsley, who …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Linda Book is pursuing travel options for—roughly speaking—the area between Caste Village and Brentwood Towne Square.
Considering the recent loss of a Port Authority of Allegheny County bus route along Baptist Road, Whitehall Borough Councilwoman Linda J. Book discussed an idea at Wednesday night's council meeting of an in-borough transportation service. "I don't know exactly the numbers of the folks that require bus transportation," Book said on Wednesday, "but it's a significant number of homes on Baptist Road that have been abandoned by Port Authority." Book said that she has spoken with Economic Development South Executive Director Greg Jones regarding that situation and has brainstormed with him "to see if we can get some transportation, perhaps, from one end—the Caste Village area—up to the Brentwood Towne (Square) area, where the large hub of Route…
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The former Marine, representing parts of Baldwin-Whitehall, co-sponsored both bills.
State Rep. Harry A. Readshaw, whose 36th Legislative District includes parts of Baldwin and Whitehall boroughs, said in a news release on Wednesday that two bills of critical importance to Pennsylvania veterans are close to becoming laws. Readshaw, a Democrat, is a co-sponsor of both bills. Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 1531, which would create a Veterans Trust Fund in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to provide funding for various grants and programs. A new "Honoring Our Veterans" vehicle license plate authorized by that bill would help to finance the Veterans Trust Fund. Of the new plate's fee, $15 would go directly to the trust fund. Also contributing to the …
Monday, October 8, 2012
Readshaw is uncontested for reelection to the Pennsylvania House.
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This information was submitted by the candidate's office. Name: Harry A. Readshaw Age: 71 Place of Residence: Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood College: I attended Duquesne University and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Year of Graduation: 1963 Rank: U.S. Marine Corps Date When Discharged from Duty: Jan. 1, 1968 Job Titles Held: Funeral Director Employers: Readshaw Funeral Home Party Affiliation: Democrat Running for Position: Representative for District 36 Incumbent: Yes First Elected: Nov. 6, 1995 Previous Elective Offices: N/A Unsuccessful Bids for Elective Offices: N/A Address: 2279 Almont St., Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Name: Matthew Dawida Website: pahouse.com/readshaw I am experienced as a third generation Owner/…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The bill is co-sponsored by Bill Kortz and Harry Readshaw, state representatives from Baldwin-Whitehall.
"As you may know, our need for volunteer emergency service personnel is at an all-time high," state Rep. William C. Kortz II said in a news release on Tuesday. "I'm pleased to share news with you that the state House (of Representatives) unanimously passed a bill (yesterday) that would offer tax credits to volunteer first responders." Kortz, a Democrat from Pennsylvania's 38th House District, which includes south Baldwin Borough; and Harry A. Readshaw, a Democrat whose 36th District includes parts of Baldwin and Whitehall boroughs, were two sponsors of the bill—No. 142—which would allow local municipalities to institute a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel. "Tax credits can serve as a recruitment tool for local …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Clark is being honored for his role in the fight against sickle cell anemia.
UPDATE: This resolution has passed unanimously (Oct. 2). Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark is the subject of state Rep. Harry A. Readshaw's Pennsylvania House of Representatives Resolution 867, which would recognize Clark's contributions in the fight against sickle cell anemia. Clark, a north Baldwin Borough resident, has been teaming up with the University of Pittsburgh's Vascular Medicine Institute to raise awareness and help in fundraising for research of the potentially fatal disease. Read more about that here. In a news release, Readshaw, a Democrat whose 36th Legislative District includes parts of Baldwin and Whitehall boroughs, pointed out that Clark has suffered the effects of the disease in a very public setting. Sickle cell …
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…
Friday, September 14, 2012
The trip from Harrisburg to Gettysburg is set for 1 p.m. on Sept. 22.
Rev 'em up. State Rep. Harry A. Readshaw (D-Pennsylvania's 36th Legislative District), "Readshaw's Raiders" and motorcycle riders from the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) of Pennsylvania are gearing up for their annual "Ride to Gettysburg." The 2012 edition of the journey from Harrisburg to Gettysburg is set for 1 p.m. on Sept. 22. The trip is a major fundraiser for the Pennsylvania Gettysburg Monuments Project, which Readshaw established in 1997. The riders have become known as "Readshaw's Raiders," and the A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania has been at the front of the pack. Registration for the ride will begin at 11 a.m. behind the Capitol Building in Harrisburg. The procession will set out at 1 p.m. For a fee of $10, …
Friday, June 29, 2012
Republicans call spending plan responsible; Democrats decry social service cuts.
The Pennsylvania Senate is expected to vote on Friday on a $27.66-billion spending plan that holds the line on taxes for the new fiscal year, which begins on Sunday. The state House of Representatives approved the measure by a vote of 120-81 on Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. The new budget increases spending by less than 2 percent over this year's budget, the Harrisburg Patriot-News reported. The spending plan maintains current funding for public schools and colleges. However, it eliminates the state Department of Public Welfare's cash assistance program and cuts $84 million—half of what Gov. Tom Corbett had proposed cutting for county-provided human services. The budget also includes a tax break that could exceed $1…
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