Pennsylvania AG Acts to Curb Free Race Passes
Pennsylvania Attorney General Robert Kane clamps down on free race track passes issued by the State Horse Racing Commission. The panel has handed out about 12,000 passes this year with fears the total could top 20,000. Each pass covers the year and can be used repeatedly, with some lawmakers requesting 400 to 500 passes for constituents, campaign workers, and political supporters.
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Legal opinion limits passes at race tracks by AG ruling
The attorney general ruled that neither the Horse Racing Commission nor the Harness Racing Commission may issue passes under state law and any existing passes are void. Tracks may issue passes only to specific personnel with defined functions, excluding broad political or voter access. Politicians face halted perks as lawmakers’ promises backfire, sparking a broader critique of the gravy train.
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Sheriff Dale Carson Leads God Based Crime Campaign in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Florida Sheriff Dale Carson a 15 year veteran and former FBI agent faces rising crime despite upgrades in facilities records exams and discipline He launches a city wide effort emphasizing community involvement and faith through Lets Try God campaigns with clergy businesses and media support culminating in a Bicentennial meeting at the Jacksonville Coliseum The aim is to show effort and resolve even if crime statistics may not yet reflect results
Auto insurance costs rise as repair bills surge
The article notes high auto repair costs drive insurance rates, with repairs taking up 60 to 80 percent of claims. It cites Sylvia Porter on crash damage, claims costs rising 76 percent since 1987, and that late model cars with standard coverage may spend 60 to 70 percent of premiums on repairs.
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Insurance and repairs reform boosts auto claims rules
A national insurer group backs state laws banning unfair auto claim settlements. Laws in 28 states require prompt acknowledgement within 10 days, timely responses within seven working days, and start of investigation within 15 days. Policies must inform on exclusions and offer replacement or cash settlement for totaled cars, with final payment or repair authorization due within 10 working days of agreement.
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Proposals and protests spark tense city politics
Assemblyman Forest Hopkins seeks a 4 percent tax hike while critics argue waste remains and the mayor's staff grows by 500. A flood plain zoning bill faces borough opposition for centralizing power in the Department of Environmental Resources, as debates on salaries, unemployment, and local taxes unfold amid national security concerns over a capped Univac 1100 system.
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Computer spying and fraud probe prompts security debate
The piece notes scientists warning that large computer systems are vulnerable and costly to penetrate, while GAO findings reveal 69 cases of criminal computer fraud costing over 2 million dollars, including fictitious food stamp claims. It also cites Rep. Moss urging investigations as government officials face scrutiny. In Barrow Alaska a reporter covers Eskimo life and oil fever impact, highlighting a whale hunt and traditional reliance on blubber.
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