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White introduces local impact fee bill on natural gas extraction

July 18, 2011

TweetHB 1748 would maintain local control while providing funding for infrastructure, environmental and education concerns HARRISBURG, July 18 – State Rep. Jesse White, D-Washington/Allegheny/Beaver, has introduced HB 1748, legislation that would establish a local impact fee on natural gas extraction in Pennsylvania. Under White’s legislation, an annual base fee of $20,000 would be assessed and [...]

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How a Bill Didn't Become a Law

July 13, 2011

Tweet The June 30 state budget deadline is the onlypoint in the year where lots of bills move through the State Legislature in a short period of time. Many bills are budget-related, implementing programs created or altered by the annual spending plan. But every once in a while, an issue no one was paying much [...]

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Marcellus Municipal Co-op Takes Off

June 17, 2011

Tweet I recently hosted nearly 20 local municipalities to formally organize a Marcellus Municipal Co-op program aimed at defining the role and responsibilities of local governments on issues related to natural gas drilling. As a result of the three-hour workshop, the co-op established a mission statement, organized a committee structure, discussed issues and short- and [...]

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Are We Being Taken for a Ride?

June 15, 2011

Tweet During last year’s campaign for governor, Tom Corbett made a commercial in which he boldly proclaimed to Pennsylvania voters, “We’re going to do something about the ridiculous number of state cars that you’re paying for. Today, that’s 17,000 cars. Not when I’m governor.” I watched the commercial again the other day, and I realize [...]

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Hey Governor: Fix the Mess, Keep Your Word and Give Us Our Money Back

May 19, 2011

Tweet In his first budget address to the General Assembly on March 8, Gov. Tom Corbett laid out the principles by which he intended to govern: “So, to the people of Pennsylvania, the taxpayers who sent us here, I want to say something you haven’t heard often enough from this building: We get the picture. [...]

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A Harmonious Moment in Harrisburg

May 4, 2011

TweetThere are some places where it is acceptable to sing out loud, but as you get older, those places become fewer and farther between. At 32 years old, I was content singing along to the National Anthem at sporting events and the occasional (and often regrettable) karaoke encounter with friends. Otherwise, there simply aren’t many [...]

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White calls on Deluca to Stop Breaking Open Records Law and Release Public Documents

September 26, 2010
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TweetSeptember 16, 2010- State Representative Jesse White (D-Cecil) announced today that he has filed an appeal under the Pennsylvania Open Records Law to gain access to public documents being withheld by Hanover Township, Beaver County. White called on Greg DeLuca, his opponent in the upcoming election and a township supervisor in the Beaver County community, [...]

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The PA Legislature? There's an app for that…

September 9, 2010

Tweet Just wanted to pass along a quick link for anyone who follows Pennsylvania State Government. The General Assembly has launched a new mobile website so you can access legislation, committee information, session updates and contact members from your mobile phone. The site, which can be found at http://www.palegis.us/, is bi-partisan and non-political. I am [...]

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"Investors? Possibly you!"

July 6, 2010

Tweet As I write this, we are 119 days from November 2, which also happens to be Election Day, and I am up for re-election as the State Representative in the 46th District. I am working hard to get ready for the political onslaught I have been warned awaits me over the next few months, [...]

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Ladies and Gentlemen, meet your 2010 PA state budget: On-time, bi-partisan, balanced and without any tax increases.

June 30, 2010

TweetJust a few minutes ago, the House passed a balanced state Budget on time and sent it to the Governor for his signature which is expected shortly. Just like in last year’s budget, we heard loud and clear the cries for no broad-based tax increases and have again answered that call. Not only is this [...]

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