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RT @PeteHallPA: Democrat Heather Boyd has won the 163rd Legislative District special election in a 76-22% landslide preserving the Democra…

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RT @MacFarlaneNews: Zachary Rehl, Ethan Nordean, Enrique Tarrio and Joe Biggs are found GUILTY of seditious conspiracy.

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RT @MacFarlaneNews: FLASH: Per my teammate @RobLegare Federal judge Amy Berman Jackson sentences Riley Williams to 36 months (3 years) i…

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Jan. 31st, 2023 @ 12:42 pm
Pa State Sen. Mike Regan tosses protester blocking doorway at 1K$ fundraising lunch for Sen. Scott Martin https://t.co/KZqU3QfWiB

Jan. 17th, 2023 @ 6:19 pm
The end of an era - Tom and Frances Wolf exit the Pennsylvania State Capitol 1.17.23 https://t.co/l4eOdKBz6y

Jan. 12th, 2023 @ 3:26 pm
RT @ByCarterWalker: Lycoming County recount results are in. Story soon: https://t.co/Fj1SmIVmiN

Jan. 10th, 2023 @ 8:04 pm
Tuesday 4:53pm - Pa. Senate Rules committee passes SB1 11-6 https://t.co/3aMf75hCnX

Jan. 10th, 2023 @ 5:14 pm
Editing video of Pa. Senate Rules committee Tuesday 4:35pm. https://t.co/2VMENm4l6V

Jan. 9th, 2023 @ 6:46 pm
Pa Senate State Government committee Monday afternoon. Chair Cris Dush - nobody has been charged with insurrection. https://t.co/cOMm6oPSVU

Jan. 9th, 2023 @ 6:18 pm
Pa Speaker Mark Rozzi - Because they took all the money away. https://t.co/HVwgilc1sC

Jan. 4th, 2023 @ 7:42 am
Pa Speaker vote Rozzi 115 - Metzgar 85 https://t.co/7brf5ipXX8

Jan. 3rd, 2023 @ 9:01 pm
Pa. Speaker Rozzi 8:01pm https://t.co/9M5g1cFWds

Jan. 3rd, 2023 @ 6:42 am
Archive - Swearing-in day 1.2.7 https://t.co/ouzSdyAAYT

Jan. 3rd, 2023 @ 4:42 pm
Rep Cutler takes questions on election of House Speaker https://t.co/LdsbynObSK

Jan. 3rd, 2023 @ 4:36 pm
Pa House scheduled back in at 6:45pm https://t.co/J0bRjEO3f2

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Harrisburg Strong Plan - "Impact Harrisburg"

27 Oct
Monday @ 3:08 pm

As released by the Office of the Department of Community and Economic Development.

City of Harrisburg Continues Recovery Process; Coordinator Seeks Court Approval of Governance Proposal and Action Plan to Form Economic and Infrastructure Development Non-Profit; IMPACT HARRISBURG

Harrisburg – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced that City Coordinator, Fred Reddig, has filed with Commonwealth Court an Application for Approval of the Governance Proposal and Action Plan for the incorporation of a not-for-profit corporation, “IMPACT HARRISBURG,” to focus on long-term economic development and infrastructure improvements. The action continues the implementation of the Harrisburg Strong Plan to restore fiscal stability for the people of Harrisburg.

“The governor acted decisively to provide the resources necessary to charter the City of Harrisburg out of financial turmoil and onto a path of fiscal stability and growth,” said DCED Secretary C. Alan Walker. “The addition of a dedicated non-profit organization solely focused on economic growth and infrastructure enhancements will be a tremendous boost to the City’s overall recovery efforts.”

The Harrisburg Strong Plan, as filed by then Receiver of the City of Harrisburg, Major General (Ret.) William Lynch on Aug. 26, 2013 and confirmed by the Court Order of Judge Leadbetter of Commonwealth Court on Sept. 23, 2013, provided for certain funds to be set aside for purposes of funding economic development and infrastructure improvements within the City of Harrisburg. The funds were obtained through the successful parking asset monetization.

The Plan also provided for the Harrisburg Task Force for Infrastructure and Economic Development, charged with the development of a Governance Proposal and Action Plan that would guide the work of a non-profit corporation that will address these vital issues. The nine-member Task Force co-chaired by Doug Hill and Les Ford was appointed in January 2014 by then Receiver Maj. Gen. (Ret.) William Lynch.

The first meeting of the Task Force was convened on March 10, and throughout the following four months, the group conducted regular meetings and subcommittee meetings, as well as convened two public meetings to encourage community comment and engagement.

On Oct. 6, Commonwealth Court Judge Bonnie Brigance Leadbetter entered an order directing the Coordinator to publish a notice of the filing Plan on or before Oct. 17. The notice, published in the Patriot News on Oct. 9, provides that any responses to the application shall be filed with the Court on or before November 14, 2014. If the responses filed with the Court are determined to be in the nature of an objection to the Application, the Court may schedule a hearing to consider the objections. If no objections are filed, the Coordinator anticipates that the Court will approve the Governance Proposal and Action Plan.

The proposal recommends the formation of a single not-for-profit corporation to implement efficient coordination of economic development and infrastructure improvement efforts as identified in the Harrisburg Strong Plan. The proposal further recommends the incorporation of a 501(c)(3) to be named “IMPACT HARRISBURG”, to be governed by a nine-member board of directors appointed by the Coordinator for the City of Harrisburg, with recommendations provided by Harrisburg City Council, the Mayor of Harrisburg and Dauphin County.

The purpose of the not-for-profit corporations is to “lessen the burdens of government, promote commerce, encourage economic development and employment, attract new businesses, combat community deterioration, encourage stabilization and stimulation of new job development and retention of jobs.”

The Economic Development funds, currently in the approximate amount of $6.15 million, would be awarded on a semi-annual basis with approximately 50 percent of the funds targeted for large project grants, 30 percent targeted for community building grants, and 20 percent targeted for contingency grants.

The Infrastructure Improvement funds, also at approximately $6.15 million, would be awarded on a semi-annual basis with approximately 90 percent targeted for infrastructure grants, and 10 percent targeted for Contingency grants. Designated for emergencies, application for contingency funds could be made at any time by eligible applicants.

On March 1 2014, Harrisburg became one of only a few cities in the nation to successfully emerge from state receivership. In granting the Application to Vacate the Receivership, Judge Leadbetter authorized ongoing implementation of the Harrisburg Strong plan by a Coordinator. In turn, DCED Sec. Walker appointed Fred Reddig as the Coordinator responsible to direct ongoing implementation of the Plan. Reddig, who has been involved in the management of Harrisburg’s fiscal crisis since 2010, continues working with city officials to implement the Harrisburg Strong Plan.

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) William Lynch served as Receiver for the City from May 24, 2012, to March 1, 2014. Although the key debt related transactions have been completed, there remain significant operational issues to ensure Harrisburg’s long term sustainability. Commonwealth Court retains jurisdiction over the Harrisburg Strong Plan to ensure that all parties comply with all remaining aspects of the recovery plan and that the Plan is fully implemented to its successful completion.

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Governor Tom Corbett at the Pennsylvania Press Club.

27 Oct
Monday @ 1:02 pm

Governor Corbett at the Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon Monday October 27, 2014.

Opening remarks. Part 1.

Part 2.

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Questions from the audience and press.

Governor Corbett is asked about naming a replacement for Justice Seamus McCaffery.

People retire every day.

I haven't been giving this any thought, I've been a little busy.

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Additional arrests in armed robberies in Harrisburg.

27 Oct
Monday @ 12:36 pm

As released by the Bureau of Police.

Narrative: On 10/14/14 Jyair Leonard, Jamani Ellison, Zhaquan McGhee and Derek Anderson were arrested for a robbery that occurred that day in the 200 block of Herr St. Upon their arrest, an investigation was initiated into other possible robberies committed by these juveniles. On 10/23/14, these individuals, and Mark Farano, were charged with additional robberies. They were all charged as adults in each incident.

09/13/14-Robbery at N Front and Vine St: Leonard, Ellison, Farano, McGhee-all charged with Robbery and Conspiracy.

Ellison also charged with Carrying a Firearm without a License and Possession of Firearm By a Minor. 09/15/14-Robbery in the 200 block of Boas St: Leonard, Ellison, Farano, McGhee-all charged with 2 counts of Robbery and Conspiracy. McGhee also charged with Carrying a Firearm without a License and Possession of Firearm By a Minor.

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Video of Pa Rep. Marty Flynn. I had the weapon on me, and when on the streets, I take the safety off.

Update 3pm.

Video of 2pm press event.

Mayor Eric Papenfuse.

Don't mess with guns.

Police Chief Thomas Carter.

Representatives Flynn and Bizzarro acted in an heroic manner.

They exchanged gun fire with each other.

As released by Harrisburg Bureau of Police.

10/14/14 at 2257hrs, Harrisburg Police officers were dispatched to a report of a robbery that had just occurred. The victim stated that he also fired a shot during this robbery. The crime scene was determined to be in the 200 block of Herr St. The victims, who are State Representatives, stated that they were walking in the 200 block of Herr St and approached by two black males.

The suspects were located a few blocks away and were positively identified by the victims. A third suspect, who was in their company, was charged as an accomplice in the robbery. A fourth, Zha-Quan McGhee was arrested at his home, after a follow up investigation.

Suspect:

Jamani Ellison B/M/17

Jyair Leonard B/M/15

Derek Anderson B/M/17

Zha-quan McGhee B/M/15

Update.

As released by the Pa House Democratic Caucus.

HARRISBURG, Oct. 15 – State Reps. Ryan Bizzarro and Marty Flynn escaped injury in an attempted robbery last night in Harrisburg.

The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. Tuesday about four blocks from the Capitol in the city's Midtown neighborhood where the two men stay when they are working in Harrisburg.

Flynn and Bizzarro were at the Capitol until House session ended after 7:30 p.m. and met four other House members for a late dinner at a Second Street restaurant. They then walked two of their colleagues back to the Capitol and began walking to their residence which is on Second Street.

They were accosted by a male who pointed a gun first at Flynn and then at Bizzarro and demanded their wallets. The gunman was in close proximity to Flynn and Bizzarro while a second male across the street was shouting direction to the first assailant.

Neither lawmaker handed over anything. Flynn drew a handgun that he is licensed to carry and exchanged shots with the first male at which time both attackers and victims ran in different directions.

Bizzarro and Flynn went to the front of their residence and called 911. Flynn reported to a responding officer that he had fired his weapon and turned it over to the officer.

“We were extremely impressed by the professional manner in which the Harrisburg police officers responded to our call,” Bizzarro said. “We are very grateful.”

Flynn is a former Lackawanna County Prison guard and supervisor. Bizzarro is a former victim-witness coordinator for the Erie County courts. Both men were elected to the House of Representatives in 2012.

“We are used to fighting for the people in our districts every day,” Flynn said. “We certainly are going to stand up for ourselves and not become victims.”

Harrisburg Police continue investigating the incident. Bizzarro and Flynn expressed relief that nobody was struck by gunfire and they thanked the Harrisburg Police for the remarkably quick response.

The two lawmakers are attending to business this morning at the state Capitol and will be in the House the rest of today for what is expected to be a lengthy session. At this time they do not wish to comment further other than to assure constituents and colleagues that they are unhurt and are prepared to testify in any legal proceedings.

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