Pileggi ‘hiding behind his desk’ won’t debate opponent

To The Editor: The voters in the 9th District have a choice in this election.  You have a choice to keep business as usual or make a change. Dominic Pileggi is making the case he is fiscally responsible.  Is it fiscally responsible to raise bond debt to pay for operating expenses?  Is it fiscally responsible to ignore the underfunded pensions?    Send article as PDF   ...

Sheriff Welsh endorses Pileggi

Chester County Sheriff Carolyn "Bunny" Welsh PENNSBURY – Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh, a township resident, announced her support for incumbent state Sen. Dominic Pileggi — who faces a primary challenge — this week. Pileggi, (R-9, Chester) currently serves as state Senate Majority Leader. Pileggi, who represents all but two municipalities in the Unionville area, faces a primary...

Howard gets on ballot to challenge Pileggi

Unionville man doubles number of signatures needed to force GOP state Senate primary Roger Howard EAST MARLBOROUGH — Roger Howard, State Senate Candidate in the 9th District, submitted twice the required signatures on nominating petitions to run for the office. This week, Howard submitted more than twice the required number of signed petitions of support for his candidacy.  Despite confusion as...

Hello 2012, welcome to the deep stuff

Hijinks in the 19th Senate District kick off election season, more silliness likely ahead By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the Internet, we’re back with the first Coup De ‘Ville of 2012. Although probably not as exciting as Googling “Santorum” — and no, you really, really don’t want to do that — it’s good to be back in the saddle...

Houghton announces new state Senate bid

Redistricted out of the 9th, he will challenge Sen. Andy Dinniman for the Democratic nomination in the 19th District Former State Rep. Tom Houghton LONDON GROVE — Former State Representative, Township Supervisor and attorney Tom Houghton announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 19th District, which includes West Marlborough township in the Unionville area. Houghton started...

Senate approves Pileggi bill to give communities share of pollution fines

State Sen. Dominic Pileggi HARRISBURG – When a company is fined by the state for violating Pennsylvania’s Clean Air Act, local municipalities would get a share of that money for environmental projects under legislation introduced by Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9) and approved unanimously today by the Senate. Under current law, all fines levied under the Clean Air Act go to the state. “That doesn’t...

Dinniman Announces Funds for Chester, Montgomery County Technology Companies

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Approve $400,000 for Two Early-Stage Companies State Sen. Andy Dinniman WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman recently announced that two early stage technology companies in Chester and Montgomery Counties will receive more than $400,000 in investments through the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern  Pennsylvania. “Investing in emerging Pennsylvania...

Houghton announces bid to unseat Pileggi

Former Democratic State Rep. wants to take on powerful Majority Leader, says he will fight for property tax reform if elected Former State Rep. Tom Houghton WEST GROVE – Former State Rep. Tom Houghton says he intends to challenge State Sen. Dominic Pileggi for the 9th District senate seat in 2012. According to Houghton, the Pileggi is not putting constituents first. “The three biggest issues...

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...