Category Archives: Pennsylvania State Government

Grove bill to change motorcycle learner’s permit rules passes Pa. House

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Ed Mahon

Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, to change the state’s system for motorcycle learner’s permit renewals was approved by the state House of Representatives on Tuesday. House Bill 892 would limit the number of times an individual … Continue reading →

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Poll: Do you think Pennsylvania will legalize your March Madness pool?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Ed Mahon

  poll by twiigs.com Justin Peters wrote for Slate last week that your March Madness office pool is probably illegal, but you shouldn’t worry about getting arrested. Are these pools actually illegal? Technically, yes: office basketball pools count as illegal … Continue reading →

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Poll: Should the Department of Public Welfare change its name?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ed Mahon

poll by twiigs.com Some state lawmakers are pushing to change the name of the state’s Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human Services. And five former governors publicly support the change. Former Pennsylvania Governors Ed Rendell, Mark Schweiker, … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Lottery: Ontario teachers are taking over?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Scott Fisher

The British company poised to take over operations of the lottery, is actually owned by a teachers pension fund in Ontario, Canada.

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Seth Grove pushing for changes to Electoral College system for PA

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Ed Mahon

State Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, is pushing to change the Electoral College system for Pennsylvania. “I believe that the Congressional District Method will increase voter turnout and encourage candidates to campaign in all states rather than just those that … Continue reading →

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What Stan Saylor has to say about York County’s budget

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Last month, state Rep. Seth Grove, R- Dover Township, and county spokesman Carl Lindquist sparred over the county budget. State Rep. Stan Saylor, R-Windsor Township, echoed Grove’s criticism of county officials. “We’ve been careful not to blame Washington every time … Continue reading →

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Ron Miller and Keith Gillespie to chair state House committees

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ed Mahon

                Two York County lawmakers will chair committees in the state House, according to a news release. State Rep. Ron Miller, R-Jacobus, will chair the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and state Rep. … Continue reading →

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State Rep. Seth Grove’s district office to move

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Ed Mahon

State Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, will be relocating his district office to 1954 Carlisle Road in West Manchester Township. The current office — located at Westgate Plaza, 1550-C Kenneth Road — will officially close down Thursday, according to the … Continue reading →

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What state Rep. Seth Grove has to say about county’s proposed 8.9 percent tax increase

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Ed Mahon

I tweeted at State Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, during today’s York County commissioners meeting. Here’s what Grove had to say about the county’s proposed 8.9 percent real estate tax increase — and about county officials saying they’ve been forced … Continue reading →

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Keith Gillespie’s cosmetology testing bill signed into law

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Ed Mahon

A bill aimed at increasing the success rate for cosmetology school students has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett, according to a news release. State Rep. Keith Gillespie, R-Hellam Township, is the primary sponsor of House Bill 1868, … Continue reading →

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