Killion expected to get GOP nod for 9th Senate run
State Rep. Tom Killion
With state Sen. Dominic Pileggi about to resign to take up his new role as Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Judge, the political process to replace him in the state Senate is starting to come into focus — and it appears the Republicans will nominate State Rep. Tom Killion to run for the open seat.
The only other known likely contender, State Rep. Steve Barrar said this...
Wolf’s budget proposal brings out the silly from both sides
And…York area senator trash talks our senators, again
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It was a bit frosty in Harrisburg this week — and I don’t just mean the “my gosh will this awful winter ever end” kind of frosty, but a less than warm reception to Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal and, because it is the time for giving (at least to political columnists), more Republican...
Pileggi to seek Delco judgeship
Would quit state Senate if elected to Court of Common Pleas
State Sen. Dominic Pileggi
Sen. Dominic Pileggi, the former Senate Majority Leader, who represents the 9th Senate District which includes much of southern Chester County Chester Counties, announced Friday he plans to run for a vacancy on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Pileggi, the former mayor of Chester, has served in the...
Could attacks on Pileggi doom Pa. GOP?
If Republicans move right, will they lose moderates — and control?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Is state Sen. Dominic Pileggi in danger of becoming a former Senate Majority leader?
If you ask a couple of his fellow Republican senators, who have both issued scathing letters condemning the senator, yes. But Pileggi, who represents a large swath of southern Chester County, seems ready to seek...
Don’t pop that bubbly just yet
State Senate appears likely to water down liquor privatization beyond recognition
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You might just want to hold that celebration over Pennsylvania privatizing liquor sales.
Despite smiles and warm assurances, the state Senate doesn’t appear to be on board with the bill that passed the state House of Representatives and has support of Gov. Tom Corbett.
In fact,...
Hogan announces law enforcement awards
County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan presents commendations to (left) New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson and state Senator Dominic Pileggi for their efforts to create anti-gang legislation.
WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering that would have been a nightmare...
So. Chesco candidates struggle in primary
Pileggi defeats Howard; Welch finishes third in US Senate race
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Sen. Dominic Pileggi will face Democrat Patricia Worrell in the November election for state Senate.
Candidates with southern Chester County roots did not fare well in Tuesday’s primary elections — Steven Welch, a graduate of neighboring Unionville High School placed third in the Republican...
Op/Ed: Howard asks voters for support
By Roger Howard, Candidate, State Senate, 9th District
To the voters of the 9th district:
Roger Howard
On April 24th the Republican voters of the 9th district have a choice in the Republican Primary for State Senate for the first time in at least a decade. Are the people satisfied with how Harrisburg works to put special interest and big money donors first, before the taxpayers? My supporters...
