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Pa. lawmakers look to do away with independently elected lieutenant governor Updated Jan 27, 2021; Posted Jan 27, 2021 The Senate State Government Committee on Wednesday advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to allow future gubernatorial nominees to choose their lieutenant governor running mate. This 2014 photo shows what the Capitol office of the lieutenant governor looks like. File/PennLive.com Facebook Share The Senate State Government Committee advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow gubernatorial candidates to select their own running mate. The legislation, which passed the committee on Wednesday by a 10-1 vote, would establish a process that would have a party’s gubernatorial nominee choose the candidate to be their lieutenant governor, subject to political party or political body approval, prior to the general election. This would resemble the manner in which presidential candidates select their vice pr ....
Dick Thornburgh, ex-Pa. governor and U.S. attorney general, dies tribdem.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribdem.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
‘A remarkable public servant and an even better man’: Officials honor former Gov. Dick Thornburgh Updated Jan 01, 2021; Posted Dec 31, 2020 From left, former Govs. Dick Thornburgh and Tom Ridge at the inauguration of Gov. Tom Corbett, Jan. 18, 2011. (Dan Gleiter, PennLive.com)THE PATRIOT-NEWS Facebook Share Former Pennsylvania Gov. Dick Thornburgh was hailed by current and former officials for his public service, his passion and his principles. Thornburgh died Thursday at the age of 88. He served two terms as Pennsylvania’s governor. He had just taken office when the Three Mile Island accident occurred in 1979 and was recognized for steady leadership during an unprecedented crisis. ....
Mark Singel and Charlie Gerow offer unity and inclusion in politics | PennLive letters Updated Dec 20, 2020; By John Currie Amazingly, I almost always agree with the letters/opinions of both Mark Singel and Charlie Gerow, even though they represent liberal/progressive vs conservative labels. However they somehow mix the need for balanced long-term solutions to long-term problems. Nation over politics. There is a need for climate protection, a strong economy, following the constitution without over-political emphasis, a strong foreign affairs approach with America continuing to play a world leadership role without getting stuck in foreign, unsolvable issues, a balanced government budget with proper degree of entitlement, strengthening infra-structure, balanced immigration, etc. ....