Daily Archives: 1, May 26, 2009

“Next we’ll hear about the state police being unable to fuel their vehicles or purchase ammunition.” House Minority Leader Sam Smith, R-Punxsutawney

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GOP, Dems butt heads over Pennsylvania spending

By Brad Bumsted
STATE CAPITOL REPORTER

HARRISBURG — State House Republicans today vowed to boycott legislative hearings they claim are being staged by the Democratic majority and Gov. Ed Rendell to gin up state spending. Continue reading →

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2009 Potential Budget Impasse

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2009 Potential Budget Impasse – Employee FAQ

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Commonwealth Court Decision that opines Commonwealth employees would continue working should there be a budget impasse.

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Commonwealth Court Decision issued August 12, 2008 that Article III, Section 24 of the Pennsylvania Constitution is not preempted by the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§201-219. Continue reading →

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