Schweiker Bill Backed To Legalize State Lotteries
Pennsylvania Senator Schweiker seeks Senate passage of Bill 1186 to exempt state lotteries from federal bans. He argues it is illogical to block states from raising revenue via lotteries while cutting federal spending. The measure would ease postal rules, allow ads, broadcasting, and interstate transport of lottery info and devices.
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Richard Schweiker
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Saxbe
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Pennsylvania
Senate Judiciary Committee
John L. McClellan
Pennsylvania Firefly Official Insect Law Noted
The text cites Act No. 59 of June 10 1974 designating the firefly Lampyridae as Pennsylvania's official insect. It credits Delaware County elementary students for the measure and references related legal and adoption topics, plus political notices and Cuba dispatches.
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A PA Supreme Court case and PA legislative currents
The piece surveys the Supreme Court school busing decision and Pennsylvania’s 1973-74 legislative session. It notes tax reforms, the Sunshine Bill, construction limits, and a failed graduated income tax amendment. It adds stark affidavits from Cuban prison harshness and a teaser that a prisoner's personal story will be continued.
Supreme Court upholds local control on school busing
Chief Justice Warren Burger frames local control as a proud American tradition not to be overturned lightly. He notes that while some see busing as camouflage for racism, many parents and educators across races welcome relief from mandates to improve public education. He warns erosion remains when we try to level everyone and highlights continuing inequities in mixed and single‑race schools.
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Pennsylvan ia Legislature Faces Unfinished Agenda
William Ecenbarger notes a session marked by partial victories such as abortion and censorship vetoes, with key items like local property tax reform and ethics reform still unresolved. Calls for a special prosecutor on police corruption, campaign finance overhaul, and ethics codes loom, as lawmakers brace for a tight October push and reelection pressures.
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