Regulation

PUC goes after Amish transport

  • Nathan Benefield
  • March 17, 2008

The Pennsylvania Utility Commission is cracking down on individuals giving rides to the Amish, read the Lancaster Online story and the WGAL story. The Post-Gazette also covered…

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Government Accountability

4 Bills In 5 Months

  • Nathan Benefield
  • June 6, 2007

WGAL (NBC 8) with a story on the sluggish pace of the full time Pennsylvania legislature. So far this year, they have passed only 4 bills – two renaming…

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State Money Spent To Lobby State Officials

  • Nathan Benefield
  • May 11, 2007

Ben Simmoneau for WGAL on the use of state money to lobby for more state money – specifically highlighting PHEAA and the Turnpike Commission, but taxpayer-funded lobbying included state…

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Lawmakers Accused Of Abusing PSAs Part II

  • Nathan Benefield
  • May 3, 2007

More from WGAL on lawmakers making use of taxpayer financed “Public Service Announcements” including samples of ads and their price tag.

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Lawmakers Use Your Money, PSAs As Campaign Tool

  • Nathan Benefield
  • May 2, 2007

WGAL NBC 8 story on the use of taxpayer funds for “Public Service Announcements” around election time. The poll with the story indicates that a whopping 7% don’t feel…

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Gov. Blames Lawmakers For Property Tax Troubles

  • Nathan Benefield
  • April 12, 2007

Governor Rendell is blaming lawmakers for the lack of any property tax relief, in a WGAL Story (though his is losing the WGAL blame poll badly) . Rendell isn’t…

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Jackpot for Gambling Staff

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 28, 2007

WGAL’s Ben Simmoneau is reporting that Gaming Control Board Staff make hefty salaries, higher than most make in other state jobs. The Gaming Board tries to justify its higher…

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$650/Month For Cars Goes To Part-Time Gaming Board Members

  • Nathan Benefield
  • February 20, 2007

Ben Simmoneau of WGAL uncovers more of the luxuries of state government work, this time by the Gaming Control Board members. Doug Harbach tries to defend the perks saying,…

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A Parting Shot At Taxpayers?

  • November 29, 2006

Ben Simmoneau at WGAL found departing lawmakers are cashing in on the taxpayers as they leave office. Watch WGAL tonight at 6:00!…

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