The money is supposed to offset environmental consequences of natural gas drilling, but some localities used it as a slush fund for pet projects and parties.
"I cannot allow local police department policies to be superseded and transparency to be criminalized."
The bill sailed through the legislature, still needs governor's signature.
Maybe make better arguments instead of trying to punish people.
Senate sponsor on removal of conviction requirement: 'They want the money.'
Resigned after being convicted.
Ride-sharing services weren't defendants in lawsuit brought by taxi driver union, but got slapped with a cease-and-desist order anyway.
Both parties are to blame for a bill that's also making it more expensive for smokers to switch to safer alternatives.
What is not permitted is prohibited
With $80 billion in pension debt and after handing out $1.5 billion in corporate welfare, Christie looks across the Delaware River for a bail-out.
The NAACP just won a years-long First-Amendment fight with the city of Philadelphia.
Like paying "LeBron James' free agent salary and getting me," says state auditor
City-goers can enjoy 4 a.m. last-calls and Uber-X-a-plenty this week in Philly. So why not always?
One need only be suspected of an ineffective "feel-good law" to be deprived of rights.
Wine can be sold in grocery stores and elsewhere, but state liquor stores still in place.
On paid leave while the department conducts its own investigation
But didn't disguise it very well
Why would a Donald Trump fan vote for Bernie Sanders? Here are some possibilities...
DA declined to press misdemeanor charges.
Gov. Tom Wolf plans to sign a bill that was overwhelmingly approved by the state legislature.
Youthful non-violent drug indiscretions are "Infamous Crimes" in Pennsylvania.
Lifetime ban ruled a violation of due process.
What, they're not well-equipped to style women's hair? Don't care. That will be $750, please.
News outlets repeated the claim while Internet commenters were skeptical.
Harrisburg's former "mayor for life" is indicted on corruption charges.
Privatization opponents warn that it will raise prices, boost consumption, and kill children.
Pennsylvania's governor and his allies say privatization would raise prices and reduce selection.
Tom Wolf claims a state monopoly benefits consumers.
Science: Searching really hard until you find what you want?
No, the state cannot forbid those convicted of crimes from saying things that could 'retraumatize' their victims.
It's time to limit lawful interactions between police and residents.
When it comes to alcohol laws, Pennsylvania is about as close to Saudi Arabia as you can get in America.
Had been on the run for 48 days
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