Barrar to renew push for voter ID
State Rep. will get behind new effort to combat voter fraud, vetoed by Rendell in 2010
State Rep. Steve Barrar said he make another attempt in 2011 to gain passage of bill that would require voters to show photo ID, such as pictured above, when voting. A similar measure was vetoed by Gov. Ed Rendell.
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Although the initial headlines may be only about finance...
State house passes pension reform
The State House of Representatives agreed to state Senate changes to a State Employees Pension reform bill — changes that would share the cost of future increases with employees, soften some of the rate spikes in coming years and create an oversight commission on state spending.
Although House Democratic initially leaders balked at coming back for a lame duck session, pressure from Democratic rank...
It’s BAAACK! Pension bill finds new life
Under heavy fire, Democratic leaders schedule house votes for Monday
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Democrats have reversed themselves and now will allow a vote on a state pension reform bill.
It appears that the reports — including here — of the death of the pension reform bill turned out to be premature — state House Speaker Keith McCall has relented and will allow the pension...
Three vying for 160th House seat
Incumbent Steve Barrar faces challenge from Democrat Nick DiGregory and independent Dave Cleary in Nov. election
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unlike two years ago, voters in the 160th District will have a choice when it comes to voting for a state representative. While seven-term incumbent Steve Barrar (R-Upper Chichester) ran unopposed in 2008, he faces not one, but two opponents in...
