Teachers pension reform bill likely dead
Political considerations appear to trump needs of school districts such as Unionville as state Senate, House clash over bill
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Republican and Democratic legislators were unable to reach deal on teacher pensions, dumping the issue back in the laps of local school boards, such as Unionville's.
Political gamesmanship — and a fight over taxes for the Marcellus...
Ross Appointed to National Environmental Advisory Committee
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-East Marlborough)
Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) has been appointed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to serve on the agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee. The 30-member committee provides advice to the EPA on environmental issues affecting communities.
Ross, who serves as Republican chairman of the House Urban Affairs Committee and as a member of the...
Video: Interview with Dave Cleary
Dave Cleary, independent candidate for state representative in the 160th district.
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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...
158th Forum is sober, intelligent discussion
Chris Ross, Susan Rzucidlo engage in thoughtful, civil talk at Kendal
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Susan Rzucidlo and Chris Ross applaud during Saturday morning's 158th District candidate forum at Kendall.
KENNETT TWP. — To be sure, it wasn’t the sort of public meeting that you typically see on television or on You Tube, full of angry politicians making charges and counter-charges....
158th District Candidate Forum
Susan Rzucidlo (left) and Chris Ross (right) applaud during Saturday's candidate forum at Kendal.
First of six parts. The complete candidate forum between Susan Rzucidlo and Chris Ross, Saturday morning. We’ll have a complete story on the event Monday, but we’re posting the entire event today so you can see it for yourself.
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