Halloween has become a big party weekend not just for little kids, but also for teens and adults. State and local police have increased patrols looking for impaired drivers through November 1st. They’re especially watching for underage drinkers who get behind the wheel. PennDOT spokeswoman Erin Waters says there were more than 12 hundred crashes […]
Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians in 28 disaster-declared counties have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the wake of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. However, time is running short for anyone else to register if they think they may need help recovering from the storms. The deadline is November 14th and the […]
The long-awaited and near 300-page analysis from the PFM Group concludes that privatization would improve the current liquor sales system and benefit Pennsylvanians financially. PFM says it’s possible to structure a fiscally neutral system, while delivering an upfront windfall of $1.1-billion to $1.6-billion. That’s a small number to privatization critics. “It’s going to cost thousands […]
She worked on the legislation for six years and, Tuesday, Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks) was able to see the fruits of her labor. “I wouldn’t have stayed with it this long if I truly didn’t believe we will save lives with this,” Watson said in an interview with Radio PA. The new law will limit […]
After a series of public meetings around the state, a citizens group formed by several environmental groups and other organizations has released its report on the Marcellus Shale industry. While there’s a lot of discussion about an impact fee or severance tax, the Citizens Marcellus Shale Commission also feels enforcement and regulatory reform are paramount. […]
When the kids go trick or treating, there’s a chance they’ll come home with more candy than they can eat. You can turn that excess candy into a “thank you” for the troops. Operation Gratitude has several programs to thank America’s men and women in uniform. One collects Halloween candy and puts in care packages. […]
Since Pennsylvania’s first casino opened its doors in Nov. 2006, the tax revenue from slot machines has topped $4.6-billion. Today, Pennsylvania’s ten operating casinos employ more than 15,000 people. Most will attest to the economic success of the industry in the Keystone State. However, casino gambling has also taken a toll on some Pennsylvania families. […]