The Pennsylvania Association of State-Related Students (PASS) held a press conference in the Main Rotunda of the Capitol to demand more funding for higher education. Students from Penn State University, Temple University, Lincoln University and the University of Pittsburgh spoke about how the budget cuts in education have caused tuition prices to rise, making it increasingly difficult to obtain a quality education. Elliott Griffin, Executive Director of PASS, stated investing in Pennsylvania’s universities means investing in the future of Pennsylvania. She emphasized “making higher education a priority involves proposing a responsible budget that includes reputable increases for Pennsylvania schools.” Look for the full story in the Capitol Toolbox later this afternoon.
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SPEAKER FILES FEDERAL SUIT ON PA REDISTRICTING DISPUTE According to an Associated Press article, the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday asked a federal judge to rule that the state legislative district maps in place for the past decade are unconstitutional and may not be used for elections; a spokesman for Speaker Sam Smith said the federal lawsuit was filed to resolve the ensuing “chaos” the state court’s decision creates for candidates seeking to run in special elections to fill six House vacancies. Click here to read the Associated Press article. DEWEESE PLANS TO RUN AGAIN IF ACQUITTED AT TRIAL According to an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Rep. Bill DeWeese will run for re-election “one more time” if he is successful in beating six felony counts in Dauphin County Court, his attorney said today. Volunteers are circulating nominating petitions in DeWeese’s Greene County district as the defense opened at his corruption trial, said his lawyer William C. Costopoulos. The Democratic lawmaker, in his 18th two-year term, would have to resign if the jury convicts him of a felony. Click here to read the Pittsburgh Tribune Review article. MUSTIO ENTERS Continue reading Eye Opener – January 31, 2012 |
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