Pa House Moves Toward Paying State Employees
The Pennsylvania House voted 187 to 11 to advance a spending bill aimed at paying state workers amid a broader budget impasse. Gov Rendell may veto, with pay timing possible about six days after signing. Debate centered on tax increases and alternative budget plans, with Blue Dogs retreating from a proposed income tax hike.
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Mark Scolforo
Associated Press
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Philadelphia
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E Hep
Nick Kotik
D-Allegheny
Kotik
Keith McCall
Dgaro
McCall
Sam Smith
R-Jefferson
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Dominic Pileggi
Delaware
Pileggi
Pennsylvania
Alleghen
Todd Bachus
D-Luzerne
Bob Caton
Walker files civil suit over 2007 election actions in Progress
Plaintiff alleges former local official pressured police to file charges against him days before the primary, causing emotional distress and public humiliation. He cites a 2007 incident where an ex-girlfriend accused him of recording her, leading to misdemeanor pleas and probation. Walker seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
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Auning
Glenn Thompson
Shaw
Jeffrey Rhone
Clearfield Borough
Sandy Township approves NPDES permit plans and grants
The board notes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit approval for the company and plans township check-ins. A DuBois Area School District letter discusses a 50 acre Wasson Elementary area for ball fields and cross country track, possible DCNR grants for pavilions. Also reported are Platt Road Bridge work, permit discussions with DEP, moorings inspection this week, a Feldman lot consolidation, a public hearing, H2O water and sewer grant paperwork, and routine fund disbursements. The next meeting is August 17 at 7 p.m.
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DuBois Area
Wasson
State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Castonguay
Perry Bowser
Platt Road
Bowser
State Department of Environmental Protection
Dean
Mary Feldman
Main
Sandy Township
Municipal Authority
Harmony board grapples with 2008 lockdown questions
Harmony school board faced questions about a 2008 lockdown with police at the building. Resident Joseph Mazenko pressed for answers while President Dubyak claimed no board president at the time. Anthony Beltowski, the former president, was identified as the call originator but did not comment.
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Ior
Joseph Leyo
Christine Mulhollen
Terry Kruise
George Baranik
Kathleen Kruise
Sam Pry
Nathan Brothers
Crystal Silver
Daniel McCombie
Sherry Jones
Joseph Mazenko
Mazenko
Progress
Darren Dubyak
Anthony Beltowski
Beltowski
Link
Galliker’s
Johnstown
Vale Wood Farms
Loretto
Krust
Sunbury
Kerry Coal Co
Wampum
Tiffany Leamer
Lights To Be In Place For Sept Home Games
School officials push to have stadium lights installed before the first home game on September 10 with backups planned if needed. Five bids were received for the project though one arrived late.
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Yeckley
Mike Luongo
Richard Hales
Holes
Arnold Natonley
Jeffrey Smithbower
Clyde Zimmerman
Fibercom
Zimmerman
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