Dem Delaware County Hypocrisy

Some tidbits recently gleaned concerning this November’s battle for the Pennsylvania Legislature reveal that when it comes to hypocrisy the Keystone State’s Democrats take second place to no one. The Democrats nominee to fill the 26th District Senate Seat being vacated by Republican Ted Erickson is John Kane, who is business manager of Plumber’s Local … Continue reading “Dem Delaware County Hypocrisy”

30 Million Dollars Found Money

30 Million Dollars Found Money if Pennsylvania changes the law. The Springfield School (Pa) District is pushing for a new $150 million high school that would add about $400 to the already crushing  and ever-increasing school property tax for the average homeowner. Leaving aside the dubious necessity of the building, that cost could be cut … Continue reading “30 Million Dollars Found Money”

Common Core Not Dead Pennsylvania Wise?

Joanne Yurchak has expressed skepticism regarding claims made by State Rep. Bill Adolph (R-165) to a contingent from the Delaware County Patriots, Aug. 28, about the death of Common Core in this state. Below is here letter to State Sen. Mike Folmer (R-48) In our view skepticism is a very good thing and Common Core … Continue reading “Common Core Not Dead Pennsylvania Wise?”

Common Core Dead, Pennsylvania Wise?

With State Rep. Bill Adolph (second from right) are Delaware County Patriots Bill Lawrence, Regina Scheerer and Maria Heider. Common Core Dead Pennsylvania Wise? State Rep. Bill Adolph (R-165) told a contingent from the Delaware County Patriots , this morning, Aug. 28, that Common Core is likely dead in Pennsylvania. He said that a draft … Continue reading “Common Core Dead, Pennsylvania Wise?”

Springfield Honors First Responders

Springfield Honors First Responders — Springfield, Pa., honored its police department and volunteer fire and ambulance companies this morning, April 27, 2013 as part of its 21st Annual Loyalty Day. Speakers included State Senator Ted Erickson (R-26), State Rep. Bill Adolph (R-165) and Delaware County Council Chairman Tom McGarrigle.   Springfield Honors First Responders

Delco Pats Legislative Update

Regina Scheerer of the Delaware County Patriots has sent out this legislative bulletin: Our US Senator Pat Toomey, along with Senator David Vitter of Louisiana, introduced legislation to create a Constitutional amendment that limits the terms of US Congressmen and Senators. The limit would be 3 two-year terms for US Representatives and 2 six-year terms for US … Continue reading “Delco Pats Legislative Update”

Debt Keeps Growing In Pa.

In past 10 months, the Republican controlled General Assembly of Pennsylvania voted to add $4.6 billion of taxpayer debt onto Pennsylvania’s future taxpayers, reports taxpayer activist Bob Guzzardi Act 130 of 2011 added $2.3 billion debt, signed into law by Republican Governor Tom Corbett on Dec. 22, and Act 193 of 2012, signed into law by … Continue reading “Debt Keeps Growing In Pa.”

Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare

So the Supreme Court by 5-4 vote has just upheld the individual mandate of Obamacare calling it a tax. Granted the president and the Democrats who supported the law did not call it a tax when pushing it but the black robes just felt taking them at their word was not necessary. So now they … Continue reading “Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare”

House Committee OKs Smaller Legislature In Power Grab

The House Committee on State Government, yesterday, Jan. 24, voted overwhelmingly to send to the House floor a bill that would cut representation in Harrisburg. The bill, HB 153, would cut the number of  representatives in the State House from 203 to 153. It would leave the membership of the state Senate unchanged at 50. … Continue reading “House Committee OKs Smaller Legislature In Power Grab”

PSEA Republicans

PSEA Republicans — Tea Party activist Bob Guzzardi has compiled a list of Republican legislators that have accepted contributions from the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA). The PSEA is the union that represents most public school teachers in the state and, ironically, is very likely the most anti-child, anti-education and anti-senior citizen organization in the … Continue reading “PSEA Republicans”