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Leader calls for reform

April 9, 2009
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In the wake of scandals rocking the state Capitol, members of the House Republican caucus are calling for a plethora of new measures designed to “restore faith and confidence” in government.
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Council to consider Code changes

April 2, 2009
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The International Code Council has adopted changes regarding the installation of fire sprinkler systems and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Electric rates to increase as caps expire

February 12, 2009
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When walking a potential buyer or tenant through the costs associated with a particular property, do you provide average costs for utilities? If so, it’s not a bad idea to remind them of the pending expiration of electric rate caps. With all caps set to expire by December 31, 2010, rates will likely go...
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Gov. Rendell proposes targeted tax increases; no RTT

February 5, 2009
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The governor proposed no realty transfer or broad based tax increases, but did recommend a tax on smokeless tobacco, a 10-cent per pack hike on cigarettes and a severance tax on natural gas extraction from the Marcellus Shale.
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No smoking law impacts real estate offices

January 29, 2009
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It is important to remember that real estate offices must comply with the law or face penalties from the State Real Estate Commission, who is provided enforcement oversight and the ability to fine individuals for non-compliance.
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Council urges cell phone ban

January 15, 2009
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Should Pennsylvania ban drivers from using hand-held and hands-free cell phones while driving? Should businesses prohibit employees from using cell phones while driving on the job?
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New legislators face budget battle

January 8, 2009
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On Tuesday, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly convened at the state Capitol to be sworn into office. In the state House of Representatives, 12 Republicans and 15 Democrats took the oath for the first time, while the Senate welcomed five Republicans and two Democrats.
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Top 8 of ’08

December 31, 2008
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In this often turbulent year in Pennsylvania politics (corruption! scandal!), most of the top news stories veered toward the absurd. But some stories -- for good or bad -- managed to stay with us. Here are my picks for the top eight Pennsylvania news stories of 2008. (Note: They’re all focused on Pennsylvania so...
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With state revenue down, will taxes increase?

December 4, 2008
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Through November, only five months into the fiscal year, General Fund collections are down $657.9 million, or 6.8 percent, below estimate. What does this mean for Pennsylvania?
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