Justice Corry Stevens says when he was interviewed by Graci as part of the investigation, Graci did not mention the ties…
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KEISLING: PA senate conducts kangaroo court ‘inquiry’ into Kathleen Kane
The questioning took on the fodder for a Saturday Night Live skit, which would go something like this:
Senator Grigsby: “If we were to pull Attorney General Kane’s legs off, set her hair on fire, or run over her with a steam shovel, wouldn’t that create problems with the way things are run in her office?”
Glaring conflict in Porngate probe?
WHEN Pennsylvania’s Judicial Conduct Board cleared state Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin of wrongdoing last year, the board’s chief counsel, Robert Graci, informed Eakin that the sexually explicit emails he’d received did not warrant disciplinary action…
Are politicians afraid to impeach and openly try A. G. Kathleen Kane?
What’s happening with Kane is particularly pernicious in that they are attempting to forego a “full hearing,” and instead substitute one limited to the much smaller, sole issue of her law license.
LETTER: Scott Martin Announces Bid for PA State Senate 13th District
“While I have been honored to have so many people from across our community and the state approach and encourage me to run for Congress, my priorities lie closer to home right now,” Martin said. “I am the proud father of two young sons. After spending the last couple of years helping to coach their sports teams and participating in the other activities of their lives, I felt that serving in Congress would take me away from them too much. They are a priority to me. Serving the people of the 13th District would be an honor that allows me to continue my record of public service while still being an active and present part of their lives.”
LNP aides and abets Inquirer hatchet job re Senate hearing on A. G. Kathleen Kane
Could it be that the only likely newspaper in the state to investigate LNP’s wrong doings in Lancaster County is the Inquirer? LNP’s chair certainly doesn’t want to anger the Inquirer’s editors.
Secrecy, corruption and conflicts of interest pervade state governments (PA scores “F”)
Altogether, the project presents a comprehensive look at transparency, accountability and ethics in state government. It’s not a pretty picture…
Wolf effectiveness as governor questioned
Then when national Democrat bosses decided Joe Sestak was “too independent” to be their choice to unseat GOP Senator Pat Toomey next year, Wolf releases McGinty – in the middle of this budget battle – to run for that seat in 2016.
Is Marriott Hotel’s expansion throwing good tax payer money after bad?
Note that the only discussion is what additional hotel rooms will do on the relatively rare days that major Convention Center activities might require more rooms than the 300 of the Marriott and the projected fully modernized (largely at city taxpayer risk) 224 +/- of the Lancaster Hotel (formerly the Brunswick.) There is no Feasibility Study mentioned determining whether there is a market for the additional 96 rooms.
Congressman Lloyd Smucker and State Senator Scott Martin?
LNP headlines “U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts will not seek re-election in 2016” This has long been rumored and its anticipation was likely reason for County Commissioner Scott Martin not standing for re-election. We had presumed that Martin would be Pitt’s successor.
Kane refuses Senate committee request for documents; panel plans to issue subpoena
Kane’s office Friday issued a statement saying she will not comply with the committee’s request because she contends that it has no lawful authority to take such actions under the state constitution.
A hint as to why the Scranton Times-Leader has helped lead the pack against A. G. Kane
“Those charged included former Democratic State Sen. Robert J. Mellow, a political power broker from the Scranton area..”
Capitolwire: Democrats take all statewide judicial races
Pennsylvania voters, enduring a multi-million dollar advertising onslaught of stuffed mailboxes and mostly negative TV ads, headed to the polls to pick Philadelphia Judge Kevin Dougherty and Superior Court judges David Wecht and Christine Donohue to fill three vacancies for at least the next eight years, unofficial results show.
PART ONE: KEISLING: “Direct removal” (back door impeachment) wasn’t meant to apply to attorney general
In Kane’s case, the state Senate is attempting a “back door impeachment,” in violation of the sole powers vested with the state House of Representatives, and to which the attorney general was not intended by framers to be subjected.