TOM KNOX UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY POLICY

By KNOX FOR GOVERNOR

Pennsylvania – As power companies gear up to receive record windfalls at the expense of Pennsylvania homeowners and businesses – Tom Knox held a capitol press conference today with a simple message: Not So Fast!

Citing the expiration of the existing caps on electric rates in the PPL service territory at the end of the month, 2010 candidate for governor, Tom Knox became the first candidate to release a comprehensive energy…

Indiana Dem leaders back Wagner

Continuing to stitch together a base of Democratic support, state Auditor General Jack Wagner’s gubernatorial campaign announced endorsements Tuesday from two party leaders in Indiana County—the acting chair of the county party, Ron Fairman, and state committeewoman Mary Jane Dellafiora.

“We back Jack because he’ll continue to fight for the interests of Pennsylvania families and taxpayers,” Fairman said in a statement. “Jack’s been a great Auditor General and will be a great Governor.”

With most…

Trivedi gets rank-and-file endorsements

In an apparent effort to demonstrate his support at the grassroots level, Democratic congressional candidate Manan Trivedi’s campaign on Tuesday rolled out its endorsements, a two-dozen strong list most comprised of local party committee members.

The list also included some local township supervisors, but it reached a bit further down the political ladder than primary opponent Doug Pike went in putting together an early advantage of insider support before Trivedi got into the race a…

Two state senators endorse Schroder

Further underscoring his support among elected officials in the 6th Congressional District, state Representative Curt Schroder’s (R-Chester) campaign announced Tuesday that it had been endorsed by two more members of the state Senate.

State Senators Mike Folmer (R-Berks) and Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) both backed Schroder in the crowded GOP primary to succeed departing incumbent Jim Gerlach. The announcement came a day after Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello Full Story

Curt Schroder Announces More Endorsements

By SCHRODER FOR CONGRESS

Exton, PA – Congressional candidate Curt Schroder (R-PA6) today announced the endorsement of State Senators representing portions of the 6th Congressional District.

“The response from voters and leaders across the 6th Congressional district has been overwhelming. These additional endorsements are a very welcome addition to our campaign.

The knowledge of local issues that these Senators possess will be a huge asset as I continue to talk to residents of the district…

Indiana leaders endorse Wagner

By JACK WAGNER FOR GOVERNOR

Two leaders of the Democratic Party in Indiana County today announced their endorsement of Auditor General Jack Wagner for Governor.

“We back Jack because he’ll continue to fight for the interests of Pennsylvania families and taxpayers,” said Ron Fairman, Acting Chairman of the Indiana County Democratic Committee.  “Jack’s been a great Auditor General and will be a great Governor.”

Fairman was joined by Democratic State Committeewoman Mary Jane Dellafiora.

Wagner…

Joe Hoeffel on Marcellus Shale: Let’s get Maximum Benefits & Keep Commonwealth Safe

By JOE HOEFFEL 2010

Democrat Joe Hoeffel, a candidate for Pennsylvania Governor, released his plan for the Marcellus Shale today.

“Recovery of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale will create thousands of jobs for Pennsylvanians and is an economic stimulus to communities and businesses, but we must approach this opportunity carefully and manage it responsibly,” said Hoeffel.

“Tom Corbett calls for developing the state’s natural resources, such as the Marcellus Shale, while protecting the environment,…

Joe Hoeffel on Marcellus Shale: Let’s get Maximum Benefits & Keep Commonwealth Safe

By JOE HOFFEL FOR GOVERNOR

Democrat Joe Hoeffel, a candidate for Pennsylvania Governor, released his plan for the Marcellus Shale today.

“Recovery of natural gas in the Marcellus Shale will create thousands of jobs for Pennsylvanians and is an economic stimulus to communities and businesses, but we must approach this opportunity carefully and manage it responsibly,” said Hoeffel.

“Tom Corbett calls for developing the state’s natural resources, such as the Marcellus Shale, while protecting the…

Local Democratic and Community Leaders Continue to Build Trivedi for Congress Campaign

By TRIVEDI FOR CONGRESS

Reading, Pa – Spend your life committed to serving your community, and when you run for congress you can expect your community will get behind you.  That is exactly what has been happening to Democratic candidate for the 6th district, Manan Trivedi over the past several weeks and continues today as his campaign announces 24 more endorsements from community leaders.

Peter Munsing, a Reading based attorney and Berks County Democratic Committee…

Costello bows out of 6th District primary

The crowded GOP primary in the 6th Congressional District just got one candidate smaller.

Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello said Monday afternoon that he was dropping out of the race, saying in a statement that “it is not in the cards” for him to run this year. Costello, who had