State house seats could be in play
GOP leaders privately worried about turnout, impact of Romney’s stumbles
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
While the national races get the big attention, political insiders in the state tend to keep close tabs on races here in Chester County these days. As the population and demographics in the county have shifted in the last decade, the once-solidly Republican county is much more of a bell...
The damage of narrow self-interest
These days, it’s everyone for themselves and we all suffer
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We’re all in this together, right? I’ll pause while you stop laughing.
The 1970s were supposed to be the “Me Decade,” but it seems that what really happened was the emergence of the “Me Generation.” As that generation took power in the halls of government and corporate governance,...
Rzucidlo doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer
State Rep. candidate has spent more than two decades fighting the system
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Susan Rzucidlo, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 158th District.
NEW GARDEN — Susan Rzucidlo says she knows she can rub some people the wrong way, especially if they get between her and something she’s fighting for, whether it be for her own disabled child, or...
Revised legislative districts revealed
Big changes for Birmingham, Pennsbury from first plan; Pocopson to stay in 160th
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
The new proposed state house districts for the area would move a number of local towns into new districts including Pennsbury and Birmingham.
HARRISBURG — Maybe the second time is the charm.
The state Legislative Redistricting Commission announced its second plan for redistricting...
Legislature proposes fines for ignoring flood barriers
Local state rep.’s committee OKs fines as high as $500 for driving into flood waters
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Driving into flood waters like these — on roads with temporary barriers — might cost you a lot more than a stalled car and wet shoes. Proposed legislation calls for a fine as high as $500 for motorists who ignore barriers and get stuck.
HARRISBURG — If you’ve...
School board seeking a middle ground
Moderation, common sense seems to be ruling the day; spring cleaning needed in Harrisburg
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Monday night’s Board of Education budget hearing was both encouraging and discouraging.
I was encouraged by the comments, in general, from members of the Board of Education who seem to be more willing to find a sensible middle ground in terms of balancing tax increases...
Letters: Gov. closed down capitol to public
To The Editor:
“A sign on the stairs announced restricted access to Corbett’s office and the offices of Democratic and Republican State House members… …Lawmakers, legislative staffers, executive branch employees, lobbyists (emphasis added) and journalists are among those issued the cards.”
“Restricting public access to the Capitol during rallies is part of a new policy by the Corbett Administration.”
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Federal Court: use 2001 lines for 2012 legislative election
District court strikes down suit brought by Pileggi, after state Supreme Court tossed redistricting plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
It looks like this year’s state legislative elections are going to look a whole lot like 2010 — at least in terms of the districts, after a federal court judge rejected an appeal from Republican legislative leaders, who argued using the old districts...
Redistricting madness leaves elections in confusion
Court’s decision, Justices’ junket to Puerto Rico means no one knows exactly what comes next
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
You can’t make this stuff up.
Just when we thought that redrawing the lines on Pennsylvania’s election-district lines couldn’t get sillier, events went into the truly surreal this week.
For those of you catching up, the state Supreme Court tossed...
Chaos! High court tosses legislative districts
Legislative leaders unsure of path forward, old districts an option for 2012 elections; candidates, parties left in limbo
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
In a stunning move, just as local legislative candidates were beginning to collect signatures to get on the April primary ballot, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out the new legislative districts by a split 4-3 vote Wednesday, kicking...
