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"Hani Hanjour, the hijacker who flew an airliner into the Pentagon, had four driver's licenses and ID cards from three states"

Bud wrote 1 day ago: Posted on Fri, Jul. 17, 2009 New burden of identity proof for Pa. drivers By Michael Matza / Inquire … more →

Tags: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Rendell: “[State workers] should put a statue of me up on their mantel place.”1 comment

Bud wrote 5 days ago: Workers Fear Payless Paydays While State Drags Feet Pa. Budget Impasse Affects Cops, PennDOT, Office … more →

Tags: 2009 PA Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, pennsylvania politics

"Inmates will get paid based on a decision by the Rendell administration."

Bud wrote 1 week ago: Pennsylvania’s payroll rules on budget impasse defy common sense By Brad Bumsted and Debra Erd … more →

Tags: 2009 PA Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, pennsylvania politics

State Police spokesman Jack Lewis, in an e-mail Friday: "At this time, I am not aware of any plans to lay off troopers."

Bud wrote 2 weeks ago: Posted on Mon, Jun. 29, 2009 John Baer: State Police at center of latest budget squabble By John Bae … more →

Tags: 2009 PA Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, pennsylvania politics, Pennsylvania State Troopers Association

"We (the Pennsylvania State Police) have the available manpower," said Rendell.

Bud wrote 3 weeks ago: Rendell: State Police to Patrol Harrisburg ABC 27News Harrisburg, Pa. – Governor Rendell has a … more →

Tags: City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, pennsylvania politics

“[Rendell added $400 million] to his spending plan last week, to cover what he said were mandatory higher welfare costs caused by the recession.”

Bud wrote 3 weeks ago: ‘No whining’ about painful budget cuts, layoffs By Brad Bumsted STATE CAPITOL REPORTER / … more →

Tags: 2009 PA Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, Pennsylvania State Troopers Association

Though [Pennsylvania] has never passed a budget on time during Rendell's seven years in office, both sides agree this year is the worst standoff ever.1 comment

Bud wrote 3 weeks ago: State shutdowns loom as deadlines near At least 19 states still have to approve their fiscal 2010 bu … more →

Tags: 2009 PA Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, pennsylvania politics

"Governor Ed Rendell says the cuts would be equivalent to eliminating all state police barracks north of Interstate 80"

Bud wrote 3 weeks ago: Proposal To Cut PA Troopers By WBNG News Story Updated: Jun 24, 2009 at 6:22 PM EDT A state budget s … more →

Tags: 2009 PA Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature

SB 572 would exclude certain classes of troopers from cap

Bud wrote 3 weeks ago: Posted on Tue, Jun. 23, 2009 News from the Pennsylvania General Assembly The Associated Press [Snip] … more →

Tags: Pennsylvania legislature

Pennsylvania state police force could be undermanned by 300 troopers next year

Bud wrote 3 weeks ago: State Police: Budget Proposals Affect Safety $20M Needed To Recruit, Train New Troopers 8WGAL.com UP … more →

Tags: 2009 Potential Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania State Troopers Association

Trooper Joshua Miller, EOW: 06/07/09

Bud wrote 1 month ago:   Final Tribute to Trooper Joshua Miller By Scott Schaffer / WNEP.com 4:42 PM EDT, June 12, 2009 On … more →

Tags: end of watch

"Allegations of retaliation by the hierarchy of the state police against whistleblowers have been raised in several lawsuits that were filed in recent years, including two that resulted in significant verdicts against the department."

Bud wrote 1 month ago: June 9 Troopers want probe of managers State police union alleging administrative corruption, retali … more →

Tags: Pennsylvania State Troopers Association

Pennsylvania State Police Mourn Loss of Trooper Joshua D. Miller

Bud wrote 1 month ago: Pennsylvania State Police Mourn Loss of Trooper Joshua D. Miller It is with great sadness we announ … more →

Lodge member Brother Lombardo recovering from gunshot wound at CMC, Scranton4 comments

Bud wrote 1 month ago: State trooper dies following high speed chase, shootout in Tobyhanna By ADAM McNAUGHTON Pocono Recor … more →

Tags: Pennsylvania FOP Lodge No. 38, Troop N Swiftwater

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association requests legislature and outside agency investigate department

Bud wrote 1 month ago: Posted on Fri, Jun. 5, 2009 Unions seek probes of state-police supervisors By DANA DiFILIPPO Philade … more →

Tags: Troop N, Pennsylvania State Troopers Association

TAGLIATERRA v. PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT et al, Motion To Amend Complaint

Bud wrote 1 month ago: TAGLIATERRA v. PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT et al Case Number:           5:2009cv01489 Filed … more →

Tags: Pennsylvania State Police Hazleton

“Next we'll hear about the state police being unable to fuel their vehicles or purchase ammunition." House Minority Leader Sam Smith, R-Punxsutawney

Bud wrote 1 month ago: GOP, Dems butt heads over Pennsylvania spending By Brad Bumsted STATE CAPITOL REPORTER HARRISBURG — … more →

Tags: 2009 Potential Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, pennsylvania politics

Commonwealth Court Decision that opines Commonwealth employees would continue working should there be a budget impasse.

Bud wrote 1 month ago: Commonwealth Court Decision issued August 12, 2008 that Article III, Section 24 of the Pennsylvania … more →

Tags: 2009 Potential Budget Impasse, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania legislature, pennsylvania politics

PA Governor enlists PA State Police Commissoner in quest to legalize video poker machines

Bud wrote 1 month ago: State police support legalizing video lottery machines BY Robert Swift (HARRISBURG BUREAU CHIEF) Pub … more →

Tags: Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell