Ross to chair house Liquor Control committee

Jan 23rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Ross to chair house Liquor Control committee
State Rep. Chris Ross HARRISBURG — Rep. Chris Ross (R-158), who was recently elected to his 10th term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has been named chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session. The House made history last session when it passed liquor privatization legislation, but the Senate failed to act on the measure.  Ross expects privatization...

Ruling clears way for Ross to replace Walker on ballot

Sep 26th, 2014 · Comments Off on Ruling clears way for Ross to replace Walker on ballot
GOP meets Sunday night to pick new nominee Updated, 5 p.m. with additional reaction to the ruling By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158). A Commonwealth Court has cleared the way for the Republican Party to place a new candidate on the ballot for the 158th State House District and allow Cuyler Walker to withdraw from the race. Commonwealth Court Senior Judge James G. Colins...

Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?

Oct 4th, 2013 · Comments Off on Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?
New proposal could form framework for at least a partial fix By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Is it possible that a small glimmer of hope toward finding a real, workable solution to public pension mess is inching forward in the state legislature? As you’re probably aware, spiking contributions to state worker and teachers’ pension funds have hamstrung the state and local school districts,...

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