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Pennsylvania OKs Tesla But Keeps Ban On Ford SB 1409 allowing Tesla Motors of California to sell its hip electric cars directly to customers in Pennsylvania became Act 125 on July 9. Today’s, Aug. 11, The Philadelphia Inquirer had a story praising the new law that amended the 1983 Board of Vehicles Act prohibiting car … Continue reading “Pennsylvania OKs Tesla But Keeps Ban On Ford”
With bestselling author Amity Shlaes are Jerry Klein of Wallingford and Fran Shusman of Rydal at an Independence Hall Tea Party event in April 2013. The Independence Hall Tea Party has changed its name to The Independence Hall Foundation and ended its affiliated political action committee (PAC), according to the organizations founders Teri and Don … Continue reading “Independence Hall Tea Party Changes Name”
Philadelphia Democrat (i.e. union tool) Mike O’Brien of the 175th District attempts to disrupt today’s impeachment hearing of Attorney General Kathleen Kane led to his physical removal which led to a walk-out by O’Brien’s fellow Democrats. The hearing is chaired by Daryl Metcalfe (R-12) who is investigating whether Ms. Kane violated her oath of office … Continue reading “Angry Dems Leave Kane Hearing”
Supremes Kill Guzzardi Campaign The insurgent primary challenged that terrified Pennsylvania’s feckless incumbent governor is over. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has thrown Bob Guzzardi off the ballot for May 20, Guzzardi just announced . The Pennsylvania Republican leadership challenged the 68-year-old retired businessman’s petitions scant minutes before the deadline forcing the self-funded campaign to … Continue reading “Supremes Kill Guzzardi Campaign”
The Pennsylvania Legislature, April 9, presented HB 974 to Gov. Tom Corbett. The bill would require the Department of Education to establish a program to assist public and non-public schools in buying automatic external defibrillators, says state Rep. Jim Cox (R-129). This teeny tiny straw to the taxpayers back was unanimously passed by the state … Continue reading “School Defilbrillator Purchase Program”
Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Bill Tabled — House Bill 1538, the bill that would allow counties, municipal governments and school districts to opt out of Pennsylvania’s onerous prevailing wage requirements, was tabled, yesterday, Oct. 1. A spokeswoman for State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-12), one of the more responsible political figures in Harrisburg, says the bill is … Continue reading “Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Bill Tabled”
House State Government Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) issued the following statement regarding final passage of Pennsylvania’s 2013-14 state budget. “I voted for this year’s $28.4 billion state budget because in the end it is a victory for limited government and limited government spending. For the third consecutive year, total spending growth falls below … Continue reading “House GOP Saves Pa. From 28 Cent Per Gal Tax Hike”
State Rep.Daryl Metcalfe, one of the good guys, has just reported that the Pennsylvania Senate — which is controlled by Republicans if you are not aware — is considering a transportation funding proposal that will increase the financial burden being carried by Pennsylvania’s citizens by $2.5 billion through tax and fee increases. “The Governor … Continue reading “Pa Senate Plotting Huge Tax, Fee Hikes”
A panel discussion featuring Breitbart editor Ben Shapiro, poet and sports shop owner Ben Viden, Delaware State Sen. Dave Lawson, and Pennsylvania State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at Independence Visitors Center Ballroom, Independence Mall, Philadelphia. Sponosrs are Independence Hall Tea Party Association, WNTP 990AM, American Sheepdogs, … Continue reading “Defending The 2nd Amendment”
A contingent led by State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-12) introduced, this morning, Jan. 22, a series of bills that would boost the economy of Pennsylvania and returned needed money to the wallets of the rank and file worker. One would think it would be a no-brainer for such legislation to pass but that is far … Continue reading “Right To Work Program Unveiled In Pa.”