By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the new state House and Senate maps is a reminder that even in the most cynical of political activities, the power remains with the people.
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PA Supreme Court: Too many county and municipal splits in redistricting plan
February 03, 2012
Virginia moves to loosen gun-ownership rules
February 02, 2012
By Hannah Hess | Virginia Statehouse News RICHMOND — In 1989, Douglas Wilder campaigned for Virginia governor with a promise to crack down on gun violence.
VA gov’s pension payout includes $600M deferred
February 01, 2012
By Carten Cordell | Virginia Statehouse News
ALEXANDRIA — Gov. Bob McDonnell’s proposed $2.2 billion payment into the state pension fund still falls $600 million short of what state retirement officials say is needed to address a multi-billion hole.
IA congressional hopefuls amass millions for election
January 31, 2012
By Lynn Campbell | IowaPolitics.com
DES MOINES — Candidates in two Iowa congressional races seen as key in the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives have amassed several million dollars for their campaigns.
Dems: VA GOP campaigned on jobs, pushes social issues
January 30, 2012
By Hannah Hess | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Ask Virginia House Minority Leader David Toscano, D-Charlottesville, what to expect from the state’s conservative leaders, and he’ll say: “Not only a slew of misplaced priorities, but a classic bait and switch.”
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