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Michael Smerconish · PennsylvaniaBy Peter Hall A group of five independent voters including political commentator Michael Smerconish have filed a lawsuit asking a Pennsylvania court to end a state law prohibiting independent voters from participating in primary elections. Under Section 2812 of the Election Code, people who are not registered as members of the two major political parties cannot vote in partisan primaries. The group, which also includes David Thornburgh, chairman…See the Story
Independent Voters File Lawsuit to End Pa. Closed Primary Elections
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Taxes · PennsylvaniaNewtown Township has approved a $16.8 million budget for next year that hikes the average municipal tax bill by $160 to help pay for growth in emergency services. By a 3-2 vote, supervisors OK’d the spending plan, including a 3 mill increase to handle the township’s transition from a volunteer to paid fire department. and a 1 mill hike for emergency medical services. The total 4 mill increase means a $157 annual jump in the average municipal tax…See the Story
Newtown Township approves budget with tax increase
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Influenza · PennsylvaniaDUNMORE, PA — State health officials are urging Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of holiday gatherings, warning that the seasonal virus is already spreading statewide and that timely shots can prevent serious illness and hospitalizations. On Friday, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich made the appeal during a visit to Bucktown Center in Lackawanna County, emphasizing that t…See the Story
