Bill would require Legislature to approve LCB price increases
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG -- A state lawmaker from Moon has an idea that's likely to interest many consumers of wine and spirits in Pennsylvania: Republican Rep. Mark Mustio wants to prohibit any price increases by the state Liquor Control Board without prior approval from the Legislature and the governor.
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Bill to end Port Authority’s monopoly heads to state Senate
From The Beaver County Times
?A bill that would end the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s monopoly over transit services in the county is headed to the state Senate after passing the house on Tuesday.
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Marcellus Shale Coalition calls for openness in natural gas industry
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Marcellus Shale Coalition began planning Thursday's public roundtable with former Gov. Tom Ridge and local leaders weeks before Monday's accident and fire at one of co-host MarkWest Energy Partner's Washington County compressor stations.
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Lawmaker pushes transit competition in Allegheny County
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
As the Port Authority prepares to cut service despite a $45 million government bailout, a state legislator says it's time to end the agency's control over transit within Allegheny County.
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Rural Pennsylvania sheriffs seek expanded power
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sheriffs in rural counties say they are frustrated that a proposal to expand their law-enforcement powers died last month in a state House committee.
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