Grants From Page Reveals Route of Legislative Grants
An Associated Press analysis of six months of grant requests shows wide disparities in the distribution of state funds. Greene County, represented by Bill DeWeese, ranked high per resident while Bedford and York counties received far less, highlighting how top legislators influence where money goes. The study covers July to December and notes most grants are approved barring technical issues.
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Philadelphia
Keith McCall
Carbon County
Sam Smith
Jefferson County
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York County
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Delaware
West Penn Allegheny Health System
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Campaign finance totals for local primary races disclosed
Detailed spending and receipts show Frank Lamancusa, Angelo Pezzuolo, and Joseph Valentino each contributing $500 to Lamancusa with Lamancusa projecting $36,000 to $40,000 spend for the primary. Bongivengo reports $23,459.56 in receipts, mostly his money, while District Judge Jennifer Lensk youtspent Len sky 3 to 1 and Ed Stevens details $12,587.91 in campaign outlay.
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Angelo Pezzuolo
Joseph Valentino
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Jennifer Nicholson
Shawn Lensky
Carmen
Amy Shick
Dallas
Kristina Hartman Lensky
Ed Stevens
Gale Measel Jr
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Neshannock Township
Scott Fehrs
Stevens
Measel
Senate moves to legalize gambling to lift state deficit
Lawmakers expect gambling to be introduced in the Senate within days as a way to help Pennsylvania close a deep deficit. Eight slot casinos already operate in the state and Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh is due to open soon. Casino owners urge legalizing table games to create jobs and keep up with neighboring states' gambling expansion.
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