Thursday, May 31, 2012
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Launches New Transparency Portal
With nearly 40 percent of the state's annual $27 billion General Fund budget going to Welfare programs, Pennsylvania taxpayers might want to know how the money is being spent. The state is making it easier with a new website:
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Launches New Transparency Portal
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Launches New Transparency Portal
Gov. Corbett Needs To Back Property Tax Elimination
I was disappointed yesterday to learn that Gov. Tom Corbett has not read House Bill 1776 (The Property Tax Independence Act), has not met with its prime sponsor, Rep. Jim Cox, and did not know enough about the bill to take a position on it. The elimination of school property taxes is the No. 1 issue facing Pennsylvania taxpayers ... and the governor better get up to speed on it quickly.
Corbett talks Pa. budget with regional editors, reporters
House Finance Committee to Hold Second Hearing on Property Tax Independence Act
The state House of Representatives is moving on a bill to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania, but voters have to put pressure on legislative leaders to allow a vote on the bill.
State Rep. Jim Cox - House Finance Committee to Hold Second Hearing on Property Tax Independence Act
State Rep. Jim Cox - House Finance Committee to Hold Second Hearing on Property Tax Independence Act
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Veterans Give Romney Big Lead Over Obama
Gallup: U.S. veterans, about 13% of the adult population and consisting mostly of older men, support Mitt Romney over Barack Obama for president by 58% to 34%, while nonveterans give Obama a four-percentage-point edge.
Veterans Give Romney Big Lead Over Obama
Veterans Give Romney Big Lead Over Obama
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
FACT CHECK: Obama way off on thrifty spending claim
Obama's claims that he has spent less than previous presidents is laughable ... not to mention false.
FACT CHECK: Obama way off on thrifty spending claim
FACT CHECK: Obama way off on thrifty spending claim
The Big Lie: Obama's Claims on Federal Spending
The Washington Post's Fact Checker column catches Barack Obama in a big lie about the growth of federal spending under Obama. Fact Checker awards Obama 3 out of 4 Pinocchios for his made-up figures on federal spending.
Read the full analysis at the link below:
The facts about the growth of spending under Obama
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Is Pennsylvania In Play for November? Maybe
If Obama can't win Pennsylvania, he cannot win a second term.
Columnist: Is Pennsylvania In Play for November? Maybe Roll Call Politics
Columnist: Is Pennsylvania In Play for November? Maybe Roll Call Politics
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Demand a vote on school property tax reform in PA
The Republican leadership in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are standing in the way of reforming Pennsylvania's broken school property tax system. Get in touch with House Speaker Sam Smith, Majority Leader Mike Turzai, Majority Whip Stan Saylor, Caucus Chair Sandra Major and Caucus Secretary Mike Vereb and demand a vote on House Bill 1776 (The Property Tax Independence Act).
Mary Young: Leadership could doom tax reform
Mary Young: Leadership could doom tax reform
N.J. Gov. Christie bashes Obama for ‘posing and preening’
If he doesn't end up on the ticket as vice president, wouldn't NJ Gov. Chris Christie make an excellent US Attorney General under Mitt Romney?
From The Associated Press:
From The Associated Press:
"He is the most ill-prepared person to assume the presidency in my lifetime," Christie told some 600 Kentucky Republicans at a Lexington hotel. "This is a guy who literally is walking around in a dark room trying to find the light switch of leadership."N.J. Gov. Christie bashes Obama for 'posing and preening'
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Columnist: PA Legislative leadership could doom property tax reform
Despite widespread support from Pennsylvania residents and lawmakers, a handful of legislative leaders could derail plans to reform Pennsylvania's failed school property tax system, according to columnist Mary Young. It's time to put pressure on House Speaker Sam Smith and the GOP leadership to bring HB 1776 to a vote.
Mary Young: Leadership could doom tax reform
Mary Young: Leadership could doom tax reform
Friday, May 18, 2012
Comedy Central: 'Conservative Hashtag Games Are Ruining Twitter'
Just a thought: Maybe liberals should stop getting their political news from Comedy Central.
Comedy Central: 'Conservative Hashtag Games Are Ruining Twitter' | NewsBusters.org
Comedy Central: 'Conservative Hashtag Games Are Ruining Twitter' | NewsBusters.org
Thursday, May 17, 2012
PA State Rep. Mike Vereb Outraged Over Schools' $3.2B Reserve Funds
"As we face another tight budget year, I am furious to find that many of the state’s school districts that are crying poor and blaming the state for their fiscal problems are sitting on surpluses, including one that totals $148 million. Simply put, hard-working taxpayers deserve an explanation of why these reserve funds haven’t been used to help ease the rising costs of education, especially at a time when some communities’ school property taxes have increased."Gov. Tom Corbett has also called on school boards to dip into reserves to help balance their 2012-13 budgets.
From The Associated Press: "The school districts are making a concerted effort not to go into those reserves," Corbett said, adding that reserves are a rainy day fund that should be used at times like this.
Read the full release from Rep. Vereb at the link below:
PA State Rep. Mike Vereb - Vereb Outraged to Hear Pennsylvania’s School Districts Boast Reserve Funds Totaling More Than $3.2 Billion
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
GOP targets salaries, 'offensive' bonuses of federal workers
The federal government is broke, but federal workers received $439 million on bonuses last year on top of their generous pay and benefit packages.
GOP targets salaries, 'offensive' bonuses of federal workers - TheHill.com
GOP targets salaries, 'offensive' bonuses of federal workers - TheHill.com
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Who pays for utility upgrades? Soon, you will
Fromt the Reading Eagle: Pennsylvania consumers could see their electric, natural gas and wastewater bills go up next year because of a new state law that allows utility companies to raise rates to pay for infrastructure improvements.
Who pays for utility upgrades? Soon, you will
Who pays for utility upgrades? Soon, you will
Who pays for utility upgrades? Soon, you will
Fromt the Reading Eagle: Pennsylvania consumers could see their electric, natural gas and wastewater bills go up next year because of a new state law that allows utility companies to raise rates to pay for infrastructure improvements.
Who pays for utility upgrades? Soon, you will
Who pays for utility upgrades? Soon, you will
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Just how lazy is Barack Obama?
Interesting article about Barack Obama, who just might the laziest president in U.S. history.
American Thinker: President Obama's Luxurious Schedule
American Thinker: President Obama's Luxurious Schedule
Opinion: Sen. Dinniman panders to unions
An education rally or a union rally?: An education rally or a union rally?
GOP write-in candidate Karen Mogel on ballot to face Schwank in Pa.'s 11th Senate Dist.
Mogel told the Reading Eagle her primary focus would be to eliminate school property taxes, something Schwank has been reluctant to support.
GOP write-in candidate on ballot to face Schwank
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The main issue in the 2012 election
Two striking comments from Nat Hentoff, one of the leading authorities on the Bill of Rights and civil liberties in the United States and a lifelong Democrat:
"Obama is possibly the most dangerous and destructive president we have ever had."
"Will I vote for Romney? To beat Obama, yes. How much more of who we are, though imperfect, will be left after four more years of Obama? We’re not conquered by him yet. Our most powerful weapon to remain who we are, the First Amendment, is open to everyone, whatever Obama thinks of them."
The main issue in the 2012 election
"Obama is possibly the most dangerous and destructive president we have ever had."
"Will I vote for Romney? To beat Obama, yes. How much more of who we are, though imperfect, will be left after four more years of Obama? We’re not conquered by him yet. Our most powerful weapon to remain who we are, the First Amendment, is open to everyone, whatever Obama thinks of them."
The main issue in the 2012 election
Federal Judge Suggests Trimming Ten Commandments to Six
A liberal judge appointed by Barack Obama wants a Virginia school district to cut The 10 Commandments down to The 6 Commandments to eliminate any reference to God or the school district will be forced to remove a display of The 10 Commandments from school property.
This is how crazy these left-wing activist judges have gotten.
Judge Suggests Trimming Ten Commandments to Six | Liveblog | Christianity Today
This is how crazy these left-wing activist judges have gotten.
Judge Suggests Trimming Ten Commandments to Six | Liveblog | Christianity Today
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Dick Morris: A Romney landslide
If the election were held today, Mitt Romney would win by a landslide, says pundit Dick Morris.
A Romney landslide - TheHill.com
A Romney landslide - TheHill.com
Prisoner gets 41% against Obama in W.Va. primary
What does this say about Obama's declining popularity?
Prisoner gets 41% against Obama in W.Va. primary
Prisoner gets 41% against Obama in W.Va. primary
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Pa. school property tax system is broken
I don't understand the reluctance to support reforming the way Pennsylvania funds public education. The current system is broken. Nearly every school district in the state has had to lay off teachers and cut programs because property taxes do not provide adequate funding? So why stick with the same failed system?
State Rep. Jim Cox - Homeowners Rally for Property Tax Replacement at State Capitol
State Rep. Jim Cox - Homeowners Rally for Property Tax Replacement at State Capitol
Monday, May 07, 2012
Pennsylvania lawmakers push for nonpartisan school board elections
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers want to change the way Pennsylvania voters elect school board members to avoid having lame-duck members make important decisions after voters have thrown them out of office.
Nonpartisan school board elections discussed in Downingtown
Nonpartisan school board elections discussed in Downingtown
Sign the Declaration of Property Tax Independence
Several state lawmakers signed the Declaration of Property Tax Independence at the rally in Harrisburg today.
You can sign an online version of the declaration by clicking here.
You can sign an online version of the declaration by clicking here.
Missing: $400 purse holding $800 cash, plus food stamp cards
Something just doesn't add up here about the "poor" people Obama is always talking about.
Missing: $400 purse holding $800 cash, plus food stamp cards - HUMAN EVENTS
Missing: $400 purse holding $800 cash, plus food stamp cards - HUMAN EVENTS
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Friday, May 04, 2012
U.S. workforce collapses to 30-year low
Don't buy into the liberal media spin. There is nothing good about today’s job numbers.
U.S. workforce collapses to 30-year low - HUMAN EVENTS
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Lawmaker sponsors property tax elimination bill
Berks County State Rep. Jim Cox on why he introduced House Bill 1776, aka The Property Tax Independence Act:
“Many Pennsylvanians lose their homes and a lifetime’s work to sheriff’s sales each year because they can no longer afford to pay their property taxes. Senior citizens on fixed incomes are increasingly forced to sell their homes because of unrelenting increases in their tax burden.”
Lawmaker sponsors property tax elimination bill
“Many Pennsylvanians lose their homes and a lifetime’s work to sheriff’s sales each year because they can no longer afford to pay their property taxes. Senior citizens on fixed incomes are increasingly forced to sell their homes because of unrelenting increases in their tax burden.”
Lawmaker sponsors property tax elimination bill
Constitutional amendment to help eliminate school property taxes passes PA House
Eliminating school property taxes is a complicated process and this bill introduced by Berks County state Rep. David Maloney is an important step.
PA State Rep. David Maloney's Property Tax Homestead Exemption Passes House
PA State Rep. David Maloney's Property Tax Homestead Exemption Passes House
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Democrats challenge Pa. voter ID law
Supporters of voter fraud are rejoicing today as the Democratic Party, the ACLU and the NAACP have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Pennsylvania's new law requiring a valid photo ID to cast a vote.
Pa. voter ID law challenged in court
Pa. voter ID law challenged in court
PA Revenue Department Releases April Collections
April is always a good month for the taxman.
Pennsylvania tax revenues in April exceeded expectations but the state is still facing a potential $288 budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, which runs through June 30.
PA Revenue Department Releases April Collections
Pennsylvania tax revenues in April exceeded expectations but the state is still facing a potential $288 budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, which runs through June 30.
PA Revenue Department Releases April Collections
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