Primary aftermath: Dinniman comes out the big winner
The state senator was not on the ballots, but he emerged as county’s top Democrat
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
While most primary elections in non-presidential years are kind of ho-hum events, Tuesday’s elections turned out to be more revealing than expected, and at minimum give us some hint of what is to come in November.
Not shockingly, turnout was lousy, especially on the Republican...
As Philly goes, so goes Chester County?
In this week of HS graduations, why you need to be concerned about Philly’s schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Out here in Chester County, we’ve been relatively insulated — we think — from the collapse of the Philadelphia Public Schools. Maybe you’ve seen some of the recent discussion about all extracurricular activities, even sports, being cut from the public schools....
School district to evaluate programs for potential future cuts
With projected budget gaps looming starting in ’13-’14, administration looks for savings options if needed
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — While the process to develop the 2012-13 school year budget for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has been among the quieter and least controversial in years, district officials say they worry that the following...
School board supports prevailing wage change
Resolution backs increase in threshold; bill remains short of GOP support
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board members suggested Monday night that eliminating Prevailing Wage might have saved the district $6 milllion on the current high school renovation project.
PENNSBURY — Add the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District to the chorus of local governmental...
House committees conduct joint hearing on veterans courts
Barrar committee hears testimony on needs of vets; Chester County among only 7 counties with special courts
At a joint hearing of the House Judiciary and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees, Reps. Ron Marsico (left) and Steve Barrar (center), majority chairmen of the respective committees, listened to testimony about the need for a veterans court system in Pennsylvania.
RADNOR –...
State budget restores funding to Unionville
Board of education faces choices on saving, cutting taxes, saving jobs or a mix of all three after some $827,000 restored
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to sign a new state budget of $27.15 billion that comes which much smaller school funding cuts than expected for Unionville-Chadds Ford.
Finally, some good news from Harrisburg, at least for the Unionville-Chadds...
Barrar committee advances firefighter medical bill
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160)
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) today announced that the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, of which he is chairman, unanimously reported legislation that would designate cancer as an occupational disease for firefighters.
“All of our Pennsylvania firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities,...
Column: When good people make bad decisions
School board, teachers failing to make coherent public case in labor talks
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
I’m sure, somewhere, there’s a self-help book called “When good people make bad decisions.” If so, I’d kind of appreciate it if someone would send a crate here to Unionville.
The latest wrangling by the school board and the teachers’ union is a case in point — and neither...
Barrar gas station safety bill passes House
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives approved legislation this week authored by Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-160), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, that would improve safety at self-service gasoline stations.
“I think we have learned that when it comes to safety measures, it always makes sense to require a backup,”...
Dinniman to hold rally for education, April 27
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman
WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that he will hold a rally for residents opposed to Governor Corbett’s proposed budget cuts to education on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. on the steps of the Chester County Courthouse (corner of High and Market Streets) in West Chester.
Please take note: the date for the Rally for Education has been changed to...
