Revised legislative districts revealed
Big changes for Kennett, Kennett Square from first plan; New Garden gets new senate district
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
The new proposed state house districts for the area would move a number of local towns into new districts including Kennett Township and Kennett Square.
HARRISBURG — Maybe the second time is the charm.
The state Legislative Redistricting Commission announced...
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...
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, KennettTimes.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...
Ross auction bill passes House
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158)
HARRISBURG — The state House of Representatives this week unanimously passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) that will allow first-class townships and boroughs to sell surplus property via electronic auctions.
“My legislation gives certain municipalities another means of disposing of property that is no longer needed and is still useful,”...
