State won't need tax increase if government can be streamlined
From The Harrisburg Patriot
When businesses and families are faced with a loss of income or an increase in expenses, the typical reaction is to look for ways to reduce spending to ensure they are capable of paying their bills.
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Small games of chance sought for Pennsylvania taverns
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG — The sponsor of a bill to allow small games of chance in Pennsylvania taverns said Wednesday that they could produce $100 million a year to help pay the cost of state employees' and teachers' pensions, which are expected to soar in 2012.
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Residents wary but hopeful about security cameras replacing tower guards at State Correctional Institution of Camp Hill
From The Harrisburg Patriot
Township residents said they are wary but hoping for the best about a plan to remove guards from towers at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill.
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State's savings could be in debit cards
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG -- A simple change in the way the state pays for goods and services, along with other management changes, could save taxpayers up to $1.5 billion, House Republicans said Wednesday.
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House GOP Unveils Tax-Free Revenue Plan
From ABC27 News
Harrisburg, Pa. - House Republicans say there's a better way.
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GOP offers plan to close Pa. budget deficit
From The Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
You can get cash back when you buy something with your credit card. Why shouldn't state government?
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Veteran of 2 wars is honored for service
From The Harrisburg Patriot
"Mr. Reisman has given back to his community in so many ways by helping others and defending our nation," Delozier said.
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Officials: Welfare programs, state vehicle fleet costing taxpayers; reforms needed
From The Pottsville Republican
HARRISBURG - A state cost-cutting panel examined waste in Pennsylvania government at its Monday meeting, focusing on two areas: state vehicles and welfare programs.
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Legislators push for bigger prizes to aid nonprofits
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG -- A bill to expand prizes in small games of chance at clubs and fire halls was shelved when other gambling proposals took center stage in the Legislature.
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