In an interview with ABC-27's (Harrisburg) Dennis Owens that was aired on Friday (December 17), Tom Wolf said, "My role is to either sign or veto whatever the General Assembly sends me." Wolf confirmed what Owens suggested, that the governor wasn't really engaging with them "saying we don't like this, we don't like that" - that governor was just waiting until the legislature … [Read more...] about Wolf Says That He Will Either Sign Or Veto Any Maps The Legislature Sends Him
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Lower Merion Commissioners Give Firefighters A Bigger Tax Break
At their meeting on Wednesday night (December 15), the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance that increases the tax credit of Lower Merion's volunteer firefighters from 20% to up to 100%. https://youtu.be/rhcDkyEghI8After the ordinance passed, Board President, Dan Bernheim noted rather pointedly that the firefighters' bigger tax credit only applies … [Read more...] about Lower Merion Commissioners Give Firefighters A Bigger Tax Break
Madeleine Dean Is A PINO – Says Progressive Group
According to the Website of Roots Action which claims that it has more than a million online supporters, Rep. Madeleine Dean is a Progressive In Name Only (PINO). Dean represents Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, which includes all of Narberth and about half of Lower Merion. Dean is a member of the Progressive Caucus, but according to Roots Action, "Dean is … [Read more...] about Madeleine Dean Is A PINO – Says Progressive Group
Proposed Map Splits Lower Merion And Narberth Into Two PA House Districts
A proposed new map, drawn by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission, a five-person panel made up of the four top legislative leaders from both parties and a nonpartisan chairperson selected by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court - splits Lower Merion and Narbeth into two Pennsylvania House Districts.There are 203 State House Districts. Each one has a population of about … [Read more...] about Proposed Map Splits Lower Merion And Narberth Into Two PA House Districts
Rep. Pam DeLissio (Bala, Belmont Hills, Penn Valley) Will Face Progressive Primary Challenger
Tarik Khan has announced that he is a candidate in the upcoming Democratic Primary (May 17, 2022), for a seat in the Pennsylvania House. Barring any drastic re-mapping as a result of redistricting, he will be running in the 194th District against Pam DeLissio, who was first elected to represent that district in 2010. On November 7, the Inquirer listed Khan "among several Local … [Read more...] about Rep. Pam DeLissio (Bala, Belmont Hills, Penn Valley) Will Face Progressive Primary Challenger