No, Christopher Anthony, don’t bother to ask your green grocer for a fruit from the jackfruit tree. The sweet fruit weights over 100 pounds — making it the world’s largest tree fruit. They are popular in India and Sir Lanka.
–William W. Lawrence Sr.
Day: June 29, 2013
Daryl Metcalfe Concerning Proposed Gas Tax Hike
Daryl Metcalfe Concerning Proposed Gas Tax Hike — State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-12) put this on Facebook about 50 minutes ago: I
strongly voiced my objections in a Republican Caucus meeting yesterday
regarding the proposed gas tax increase. In a heated exchange with a
caucus leader he accused me of being a bully because I let them know
that if they went against a majority of Republicans to pass the gas tax
with democrat votes then they should not be re-elected as leaders.
He has 2,867 likes.
Daryl Metcalfe Concerning Proposed Gas Tax Hike
Liquor Privatization Clears Hurdle 2013
Liquor Privatization Clears Hurdle 2013 — The Pennsylvania Senate at 1:20 this morning, June 29, voted 27-23 on party lines with Republicans as ayes to approve a revised plan to privatize the sale of liquor.
The deadlock was broken after Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) offered this amendment.
The bill allows Pennsylvania’s 1,100 retail beer distributors to buy permits to sell wine and liquor and grocery stores with beer licenses to be able to get a permit to sell wine, Bars will be able to sell three six-packs instead of two and distributors will be allowed to sell six packs now. Local brewers will be able to see their wares at farmer’s markets.
Democrat Shirley Kitchen of the 3rd District tweeted “this is a purely political move at a political time.”
Gov.Tom Corbett thanked the Senate and said he looks forward to signing the bill, which still need reconciliation with the one passed by the House.
Liquor Privatization Clears Hurdle 2013
28 Cent Gas Hike Being Debated Barrar Tweet
28 Cent Gas Hike Being Debated Barrar Tweet — State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160) just tweeted at 11 a.m., today, (June 29) we will start debate on SB1 the bill that will raise the state gas tax by 28 cents per gallon. It will raise about $1.9 billion for transportation projects and mass transit. I plan to vote against the bill and hope to see it defeated. If it passes it will be by one or two votes. call and email your state rep and tell them what you think of the bill.
Prevailing Wage Bills Up For Vote (2013)
The Pennsylvania House Republicans have tweeted that that two prevailing wage bills are up for vote today, June 29.
The House GOP has an excellent explanation as to what prevailing wage is and how it puts a tremendous the tax burden on the average resident here.
Good for the House GOP.