Dominic Pileggi
PA Senate Leader: Tougher-Than-Expected Budget Complicates Spring Agenda
Last week, Governor Corbett officially rolled out a proposal he considers a top priority.
Stigall Show Log 4.30.13
Chris covers the details of the close of the Kermit Gosnell trial, reviews Chris Christie’s appearance with Joe Scarborough yesterday, and analyzes the reaction to NBA Player Jason Collins announcement that he is gay. He talks to Bucks Country Courier-Times Columnist JD Mullane, Dennis Michael Lynch about his documentary They Come to America II: The Cost of Amnesty, Marc Summers about the annual Philadelphia Burger Brawl, State Senator Dominic Pileggi, and the Reverend Dr. Kevin Johnson.
Pa. Dems Charge GOP Is Trying To Rig Electoral College Voting
Former US congressman Joe Sestak likened the plan to an old Tammany Hall political boss sentiment: ” ‘It doesn’t matter what a citizen does with his vote if I can count the votes.’ “
Long Road Ahead, Open Question On Pa. Liquor Bill
The State House dominated the headlines this past week by passing a bill to privatize liquor sales in Pennsylvania. But it will be weeks, at least, before the Senate tackles the issue.
Top Pa. Lawmaker Wants To Shut Down Corruption-Plagued Phila. Traffic Court
State senator Dominic Pileggi of Chester County says that because reforms have failed, it’s time to have Municipal Court take over its functions.
PA Senate Passes Bill Making For Tougher Arson Laws
A bill that would strengthen Pennsylvania’s arson laws – spurred by a string of arson fires that plagued Coatesville several years ago – has cleared the Pennsylvania Senate.
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Seeks To Make Gang Recruitment A Crime
State senate majority leader Dominic Pileggi is introducing legislation that would make it a crime to recruit gang members in Pennsylvania.
Odds Improve For Extension Of Philadelphia Red Light Camera Program
Prospects have improved for an extension of Philadelphia’s red light camera program, currently set to expire June 30th. But lawmakers are now proposing to change the way revenues from the program are handed out.
Foxwoods Casino License In Limbo
The status of the Philadelphia casino license formerly held by Foxwoods is in limbo now that the Senate majority leader is signaling that the legislature will not decide the future of the license anytime soon.
Pileggi Proposes Changes To State Worker Pension Program
The majority leader of the Pennsylvania Senate has announced that he will introduce a bill that will make major changes to the pension system for future state and public school workers.
Long-Delayed Natural Gas Drilling Bill Could Go To Corbett Next Week
A spokesman for Chester Republican Dominic Pileggi, the Senate majority leader, says negotiations have heated up to get a natural gas drilling bill to the Governor’s desk.
Parents, Pa. Lawmakers Look For Answers To Budget Crisis in Chester-Upland
Parents were getting a chance to vent at a community meeting even as politicians were seeking both short- and long-term answers.
Pennsylvania High Court Throws Out Assembly Redistricting
A narrowly divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday invalidated a plan to redraw state House and Senate district lines, calling the redistricting approach “contrary to law” and throwing into disarray plans by candidates and parties for this year’s General Assembly races.
Pennsylvania Electoral College Bill On Hold
The push to change the way Pennsylvania awards its electoral votes in presidential elections appears to have stalled.
Pennsylvania State Senate Passes Bill To Reject Fed’s ‘Real ID’ Act
Fifteen states have moved to block Real ID. The bill now moves to the state House.
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