Influence, earmarks persist in FL senator’s term
By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog
MIAMI — As a powerful member of the Senate Commerce, Finance and Intelligence committees and the former state treasurer of Florida, Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is no stranger to the intricacies of backroom politics.
PA taxpayers rescue refinery town, give Delta $30M
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Oil helped build Pennsylvania.
It helped feed the industry’s workers by giving them jobs, such as those at the old ConocoPhillips refinery in Trainer, Delaware County.
But these days, the oil industry is unpredictable. Crude oil is costing more, shrinking an already low profit margin. More than one refinery in Pennsylvania has felt the pain.
Read More →GOP convention serves as Walker rally in WI
By M.D. Kittle | Wisconsin Reporter
MADISON — While a key endorsement may be on the line, this weekend’s Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Green Bay is all about recall, with the stars of the conservative universe rallying around the state’s embattled governor.
“Our priority right now is the recall election,” said Ben Sparks, spokesman for [...]
Mandel closing in on Brown in OH’s Senate race
By Ron Lederman | Ohio Watchdog
COLUMBUS — Republican challenger Josh Mandel has cut Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s electoral lead to single points for the first time, according to a poll released Thursday.
Read More →Gov signs off on law blocking Real ID Act in PA
Pennsylvania is largest state to oppose federal measure
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — This week, Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law a measure making Pennsylvania the 16th and most populous state to oppose the federal Real ID Act.
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