Pennsylvania Independent

State Treasurer McCord Files Brief Against Gaming Control Board

Cites Gaming Act, Sunshine Act in support of his board meeting attendance

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 | by DARWYYN DEYO

Early Friday afternoon, Treasurer Robert McCord filed a brief against the state Gaming Control Board (GCB), the latest move in an ongoing fight over whether the Treasurer is allowed at board member meetings under the Sunshine Law. As state Treasurer, Mr. McCord first tried to attend board meetings in June 2009, to which he was denied access by the GCB.

General Electric Declines PA Taxpayers' Half Million Dollars

Project "null and void," says Rep. Harkins

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 | by JIM PANYARD

General Electric has turned down a $500,000 taxpayer-funded grant it was awarded by the state two weeks ago, according to state Rep. Pat Harkins, (D-Erie). The grant, which Mr. Harkins worked to obtain for GE's Erie-based operation, was to be used for the funding of a new crane as part of its efforts to become a major player in the development of wind propelled drive trains for windmill energy.

Mediation Ordered For Philadelphia Family Court Fiasco

Fears of $200 million project being scrapped by next governor

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 | by JIM PANYARD

The continuing saga of the proposed $200 million Family Court building in Center City Philadelphia reached a new stage Thursday when mediation of the dispute was ordered by a bankruptcy court judge. The order is an effort to speed up the dispute resolution between the developer, Donald W. Pulver of Conshohocken, and state officials who are attempting to strip him of his original no-bid agreement to build the structure.

Letter Reveals Sestak Knew of Non-Profit's For-Profit Connection

Democrat senatorial candidate clarifies earmark controversy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 | by ERIC BOEHM

Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate Joe Sestak released a letter Thursday afternoon detailing his knowledge of the connection between a non-profit organization and its chairman's for-profit wind energy company. Mr. Sestak, currently a member of Congress representing Pennsylvania's 7th district, attempted to secure a $350,000 earmark for the Thomas Paine Foundation for a wind energy turbine project.

AG Wants 'Unusual' Combined Trial For DeWeese, Stetler

Bonusgate duo had separate grand juries, hearings, and alleged crimes

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 | by ERIC BOEHM

The state Attorney General's office has moved to join together the upcoming trials of two public officials accused of different crimes and indicted with different grand jury presentments. The lawyer for one of the defendants said the move is unusual given the circumstances of the case, but the Attorney General's office maintains the decision was made for the sake of efficiency.

State Treasurer McCord Files Brief Against Gaming Control Board

Cites Gaming Act, Sunshine Act in support of his board meeting attendance

DARWYYN DEYO