Effort Under Way to Re-Work Pennsylvania Electoral Votes
Meanwhile, did you have any idea there’s a “National Popular Vote” effort going on, right now, that’d change the way presidential elections are conducted? There is (!) and Pennsylvania has joined the party. According to legislation introduced by Republican Rep. Tom C. Creighton of Lancaster County, the bill’s being called the Agreement Among the States...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: PA House ‘Kumbaya’ Moment
Just a few months ago, they were all going apeshit, screaming at each other over the ability to vote or something. Now the PA Legislature is singing ‘God Bless America’ on the House Floor. Partyin’ like it’s 9/12/01, just like Glenn Beck wants. How long will that last? [PA Independent] Milton Street’s last meal: Veggie burger on a grain roll. [Philly...
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Do PA Republicans Still Support ‘Birther’ Bill?
In light of the Obama Administration throwing a bone to the lonlies, shut-ins and angries yesterday, we can’t help but to wonder if the Pennsylvania Berfer bill — 1350 — going through the State House is still a top priority for Rep. Daryl Metcalfe and his 23 co-sponsors. To recap: We reported earlier this month that the Butler County Republican...
Continue ReadingPa. Senators Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill. Here Are Some Highlights.
On Thursday, four state senators introduced Senate Bill 1003—which, as of now, only has one unofficial name: “Medical Marijuana.” Those Pennsylvania lawmakers are Daylin Leach (D-Montco), Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia), Jim Ferlo (D-Allegheney/Westmoreland/Armstrong) and Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheney)—three of whom introduced similar legislation last year. According...
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SURPRISE! There’s a ‘Birther Bill’ in PA, Too
Proving Arizona doesn’t have a monopoly on racism masked in “Can’t use Google” crazy, Rep. Daryl Metcalfe of Butler County has drafted a measure that would force presidential hopefuls to prove they’re American citizens before they can get on the ballot in Pennsylvania – and it’s got 23 sponsors. Few sponsors are talking, but unlike a vast majority...
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DAILY GRINDER: No More “M” and “F” Stickers on SEPTA Transpasses (some day)!
There’s some anti-union legislation heading through the PA House right now. Specifically, Rep. Metcalf of Cranberry Township is looking to end mandatory union membership for school, government and some business employees, calling the practice “tyranny.” While not as extreme as bills in Ohio and Wisconsin, this is similar to what’s called a “Right to...
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PA Rep. Wants Your ‘Genitals’ and ‘Breasts’ Left Alone
Back when three websites showcased Transportation Security Administration airport searches, some people were pissed their “civil liberties were being taken away” — which is usually code for, “I voted for the other presidential candidate last election.” (‘Democrats’ were “against” the Patriot Act until about two years ago, remember? Haha.)...
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Will PA House Cut Itself Down To Size?
Pennsylvania House Speaker Sam Smith introduced legislation today that would reduce the number of House representatives by 50. The proposal is co-sponsored by 59 House members – mostly Republicans – and still a long way from becoming law. Such a change requires a constitutional amendment and would therefore have to be approved by both chambers and then voters...
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PA Lawmakers’ New Bright Idea: Make February 6 “Ronald Reagan Day”
Former Screen Actor’s Guild president Ronald Reagan was quite a man. So says PA State Reps. Daryl Metcalfe, Stan Saylor, Steve Barrar and more than 70 others want to make the late GE spokesman’s birthday – February 6 – a special day, and not just in all our hearts! Officially! Here’s introduced legislation that would make February 6 ‘Ronald Reagan...
Continue ReadingWATCH: PA House Goes Bonkers
Thanksgiving came early this year for the Pennsylvania legislature. According to WGAL, “shouting, profanity, and accusations” began at the State House in Harrisburg after Republicans accused Democrats of “gumming up the gears of government” through a wave of amendments to bills. Majority Leader Mike Turzai wasn’t happy, so Republicans forced through...
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