Legalized gambling debate grows in Pennsylvania
A legislative committee weighs legalizing gambling in Pennsylvania starting with Senate Bill 456 to permit private clubs to run slot machines under state oversight. Proponents cite potential revenue and crime reduction, while critics warn current enforcement limits and crime profits will persist. The assembly is expected to reject the plan this year.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Senate
Senate State Government Committee
Joseph Smith
Philadelphia
Smith
Richard L. Thornburgh
National Gambling Commission
Thornburgh
U.S
Pittsburgh
U.S. Justice Department
National Commission
Walter M
Phillips
General Assembly
Jocko McCormack and the racing dog obsession in Framingham
John McCormack of Framingham Massachusetts known as Jocko is a heavy betting enthusiast who turned to racing dogs. He keeps 40 dogs, employs a trainer and helper, and spends about 700 weekly on food and veterinary costs. His operation, named Sean Lorna, features a large stable with many dogs and a complex funding setup including loans and a post office box network in Missouri. The tale intertwines family, risk, and a lifestyle built on risk and appetite for dogs racing.
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Jocko
John McCormack
Framingham
Massachusetts
Canteen Corporation
Hollywood
Florida
Lorna
Sean
Momma
Plainfield, Conn
McCormack
House tackles bills on local taxes and education funding
Lawmakers debate lifting earned income tax ceilings and limiting real estate taxes under Local Tax Enabling Law. Elimination of the occupational tax could cost counties and districts 34 to 43 million dollars, prompting a study to set up higher earned income tax inputs. The bill may waive the 180 day school requirement, risking teacher pay during strikes while preserving state subsidies.
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House
Tus Finance Committee
Community Affairs Department
Health care priorities spark cost debate in US hospitals
American Hospital Association president Alex McMahon warns that affordability may require limiting care. He urges clear priorities, calls for cost-effective prevention, and says by July 1 a national health goals statement will guide decisions.
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New York
Alex McMahon
American Hospital Association
McMahon
What’s a good tax by William Ecenbarger
A critical look at the Pennsylvania sales tax argues it invites corruption and favoritism due to wide interpretation. It notes exemptions and taxes on everyday items, enforcement issues, and political connections shaping tax policy. The piece concludes that the tax is relatively painless yet politically seductive, likely to persist.
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Adam Smith
Pennsylvania
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Shapp
Kent
Jim McHale
Tthe Transportation Committee
John Cunniff
By William Ecenbarger
Philadelphia Inquirer
State Revenue Department
Pulte
Sundy
Sclin Street
Corry
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Eaton
John McLaughlin
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