The question today, however — “Is this race over before it even begins?” Has Tom Wolf, a wealthy York businessman, bought himself a lead that has become insurmountable? Various polls show Wolf in the 30 and 40 percentiles while all other candidates remain in the single digits.
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LETTER: Nike /PSU article proves Lancaster Newspapers can do it
Regarding the relationship between Nike and PSU, [this is one] of the “best”, and remember that “best” is a relative word, pieces I have read in the Lancaster Newspapers, actual thought-provoking questions and issues are brought to light.
LANCASTER SUNDAY NEWS
‘With the release of the report by the King and Spalding law firm, including analysis by former Attorney General Dick Thornburgh and former FBI profiler James Clemente, it is clear that the findings of the Freeh Report were unjustified and unsubstantiated.
LETTER: Solution to the convention center crisis
Bankruptcy is the only way to break the iron-clad “agreements” which created this mess in the first place.
Breaking Out of the Library Mold, in Boston and Beyond
NEW YORK TIMES: … Library usage has increased across the country for a variety of reasons, librarians say, including the recession, the availability of new technology and because libraries have been reimagining themselves — a necessity for staying relevant as municipal budgets are slashed and e-books are on the rise.
What is the future of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine?
With protests growing and economic situation worsening, Putin needs to do something to raise his rating. Nothing can do it better then return Crimea back to Russia; a tereritory, in the opinion of the Russian majority, unfairly taken by Ukraine.
A 2007 futile plea to Wachovia Bank
In short, it appears that your bank is knowingly and purposefully supporting two unsound municipal projects that are destined to fail. You must recognize that the convention center and hotel are not financially viable and that, no matter how secure Wachovia’s Letter of Credit is, Wachovia’s support of this entire project will precipitate a huge financial burden and economic blight on the Lancaster City and Count taxpayers for decades to come. The fallout from the collapse of this project and subsequent financial burden will land squarely on Wachovia’s ability to do business in this region.
Crunch time for saving the Convention Center
Without the significant lowering of interest rates envisioned by the Martin Plan, the Convention Center will continue on the road to bankruptcy. Payment of debt service has priority over all other outlays. There won’t be enough money left over for proper promotion, maintenance and, even if there is a reduction in interest, major maintenance projects and renovations.
Wolf stands by support of controversial figures
Stetler was convicted of six felony counts of public corruption in 2012, and Robertson is an admitted former racist tried on charges he was an accessory to murder in 2001.
In surprising move, Corbett forestalls deep cuts in food stamps
The governor’s decision will preserve benefits for 400,000 Pennsylvania households slated to lose a monthly average of $60 to $65 each in benefits, amounting to $300 million a year, said Kait Gillis, spokeswoman for the state Department of Public Welfare…
A reminder why journalism matters is about to be a book
USA TODAY Column: …Two reporters, both working moms, best friends, on the staff of a tabloid perpetually threatened with extinction, walk the mean streets of Philadelphia pursuing a story about police corruption.
Crimea sets date for vote on whether to join Russia
The parliament in Crimea enjoys a degree of autonomy under current Ukrainian law. Referendum voters will choose between joining Russia or remaining part of Ukraine, but with enhanced local powers…
Defiant Putin drops cool demeanor in Ukraine talk
Wagging his finger at the reporters, the defiant leader dismissed the threat of U.S. and European Union sanctions, alleged that “rampaging neo-Nazis” dominate Ukraine’s capital, and said the Russian and Ukrainian soldiers locked in a standoff in Crimea are actually “brothers in arms.”
Poll: Huge Pa. majority favor legalizing medical pot
The survey showed that 85 percent of voters believe adult Pennsylvanians should be allowed to use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it.