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    May 13, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  1. Mensch and Costa: Remove stigma of welfare from DPW

    The term "welfare" is defined as the general well-being of an individual or group of individuals. However, when used in association with government services, the term has unfortunately developed a negative connotation.
    The term "welfare" is defined as the general well-being of an individual or group of individuals. However, when used in association with government services, the term has unfortunately developed a negative connotation. One state agency that suffers from...

    Tags: Social Services, Medical Specialization, Jay Jr Costa, Homelessness, Abusive Behavior

    2. May 7, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  2. Metzgar joins call for Pennsylvania commissioning of USS Somerset

    The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is asking the Navy to have the USS Somerset commissioned in the state.
    staff writer, @damichelleg
    The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is asking the Navy to have the USS Somerset commissioned in the state. The House unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday written by state Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township. The goal of the...

    Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Bill Shuster, Washington, DC, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)

    3. May 6, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  3. 'Stand your ground' to be tested in Easton drug house homicide trial

    When Lawrence A. Gaines stabbed an Easton man to death outside a city drug house, was he merely protecting himself from a violent aggressor, as the law allows him to do?
    When Lawrence A. Gaines stabbed an Easton man to death outside a city drug house, was he merely protecting himself from a violent aggressor, as the law allows him to do? Or was he a cold-blooded killer, notwithstanding his attorney's insistence that he...

    Tags: Lawyers, Easton (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Judges, Criminal Laws, Criminals

    4. May 2, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. How to contact your legislators - 2013

    Maryland The Maryland General Assembly’s 2013 session began Jan. 9 and ends April 8. Information about the General Assembly, including the status of bills, can be found at http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/ Sen. George C. Edwards R-Allegany/Garrett/...

    Tags: Maryland General Assembly, John H. Eichelberger, Cumberland (Allegany, Maryland), Richard L. Alloway, II, Brunswick (Frederick, Maryland)

    5. Apr 20, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  5. Politics as Usual

    Bethlehem mayor hopeful highlights gay rights Calling it the "modern civil rights struggle facing our nation," Bethlehem mayoral hopeful J. William Reynolds promised Thursday to use his office to advocate for equality for people of the gay, lesbian,...

    Tags: Lackawanna County, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Judges, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Brendan F. Boyle

    6. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Pennsylvania briefs

    Pa. Senate passes legislation that would allow counties to eliminate position of jury commissioner HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation Thursday that would allow most Pennsylvania counties to eliminate the position of...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Lifestyle and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice, Laws, U.S. Senate

    7. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  7. Pa. legislator to serve on school safety, security panel

    State Rep. Todd Rock, R-Franklin, has been selected to serve on the newly formed Pennsylvania House of Representatives Select Committee on School Safety and Security, which is tasked with developing and examining legislation to enhance the protection of...

    Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, Todd Rock, Health and Safety at School, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Crime, Law and Justice

    8. Mar 13, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  8. More exemptions needed

    The Pennsylvania Legislature is considering a bill that would exempt small businesses from the inheritance tax, but the proposed law doesn't go far enough.   Inheritance tax is a state levy that applies on estates passed down from one family member to...

    Tags: Business, Sales

    9. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Three Pa. state lawmakers speak at Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast

    Three Pennsylvania lawmakers stopped by a Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday to talk about Harrisburg’s ambitious political agenda that could have far-reaching and long-term effects.
    waynesboro@herald-mail.com
    Three Pennsylvania lawmakers stopped by a Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday to talk about Harrisburg’s ambitious political agenda that could have far-reaching and long-term effects. Members of the Pennsylvania General...

    Tags: Regional Authority, Tom Corbett, Lifestyle and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice, John H. Eichelberger

    10. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Sequestration would mean massive loss of jobs at depot

    Letterkenny Army Depot stands to be one of the biggest losers if the federal sequestration cuts take place as scheduled in one week.
    waynesboro@herald-mail.com
    Letterkenny Army Depot stands to be one of the biggest losers if the federal sequestration cuts take place as scheduled in one week. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the depot would absorb spending reductions of more than $449 million....

    Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Government Health Care, Parties and Movements, Medicare, Franklin County (Pennsylvania)

    11. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  11. Small games of chance amendment authored by Kauffman passes Pa. House

    An amendment that would increase the weekly prize limit from $25,000 to $35,000 for Small Games of Chance licensees was approved Wednesday by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as part of a bill containing numerous updates to the law.
    An amendment that would increase the weekly prize limit from $25,000 to $35,000 for Small Games of Chance licensees was approved Wednesday by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as part of a bill containing numerous updates to the law. The...

    Tags: Auction Service, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Senate, Rob W. Kauffman

    12. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  12. Franklin County legislator authors bill enhancing penalties for adults who harm minors

    A bill that would enhance penalties for adults who physically attack and/or harm minors unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week.
    A bill that would enhance penalties for adults who physically attack and/or harm minors unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week. House Bill 350 was authored by state Rep. Todd Rock, R-Franklin. The measure was drafted by...

    Tags: Abusive Behavior, Todd Rock, Misdemeanors, Pennsylvania Statue University Sexual Abuse Scandal (2012), Child Abuse

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