Friday, May 11, 2012
Intersection of highway and Route 136 will be Officer John David Dryer Memorial Interchange.
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Friday, May 11
The state House this week unanimously passed legislation H.B. 2215, which would designate the interchange at the intersection of Route 136 and Interstate 70 in Washington County as the Officer John David Dryer Memorial Interchange. The bill was introduced by Rep. Brandon Neuman to honor the life of East Washington Borough police officer, John David Dryer, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 19, 2011. "There is nothing we can do to replace an extraordinary man like Officer Dryer; all we can do is try to remember his courage and dedication to our community," said Neuman, D-North Strabane. "This would give his name a prominent spot in the community so he is always remembered. I thank the House for its support of legislation that is so …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The East Washington Borough police officer was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 19, 2011.
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Tuesday, May 8
On Tuesday, the state House unanimously approved legislation introduced by Rep. Brandon Neuman (D-North Strabane) honoring the life of East Washington Borough police Officer John David Dryer, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 19, 2011. House Resolution 578 recognizes the sacrifices and accomplishments of Dryer throughout his career as a police officer. "Officer Dryer was an extraordinary man who went above and beyond his commitment to serve and protect his fellow citizens," Neuman said. "Sometimes there just are no words to make sense of a tragedy that took a good man from us far too soon. My sympathy goes out to his family and to Officer Dryer’s colleagues on the police force. "I hope his loss serves as a powerful reminder of the…
Thursday, April 26, 2012
State Rep. Brandon Neuman hosts this free event.
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Thursday, April 26
State Rep. Brandon Neuman, D-North Strabane, is hosting a free shredding event for the community to destroy unneeded confidential documents. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 at the office parking lot at 1825 Washington Road, Washington, PA 15301. "Identity theft can destroy a person's life and one of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself from being a victim is shred documents with sensitive personal information," Neuman said. "Even if you have a personal shredder, the commercial shredders at this event will allow you to easily and quickly shred large amounts of documents that you may have accumulated." Attendees may bring all documents that contain personal information, including Social Security numbers, …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Here's what you need to know about state Rep. Brandon Neuman before you head to the polls.
State Rep. Brandon Neuman is hoping to secure the Democratic nomination for the 48th legislative district in Tuesday's primary and then get elected to his second term in November. He is running unopposed on the Democratic ticket. No Republicans are running for the seat in the primary, meaning that he'll face no opposition in the general election. Here's what you need to know about Neuman, whose district includes Canonsburg and North Strabane Township. Age: 30 Hometown: My wife and I live in North Strabane Township. Educational Background: I am a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond. I have a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and I earned my law degree …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
"The Reassessment Task Force Report confirms what many of us have suspected all along, that the current reassessment system in Pennsylvania is a complete mess, but one that we now hope to get untangled once and for all," state Rep. Jesse White said.
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Tuesday, April 10
A joint task force created under legislation authored by state Reps. Jesse White and Brandon Neuman has reported the findings of its six-month study regarding reforming the commonwealth's "flawed system of conducting property reassessments." The task force was established to create a set of uniform standards for reassessing property values in the commonwealth, including developing new procedures for collecting and verifying reassessment data, developing standards for county reassessment contracting, and making other recommendations to improve the commonwealth’s flawed reassessment system. The Property Reassessment Task Force Report, which is the first comprehensive examination of the reassessment process in Pennsylvania by all stakeholders…
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The House passed the measure Wednesday. State Reps. Brandon Neuman and Jesse White both voted yes on the measure.
The state House on Wednesday approved a bill that would reduce the size of the Legislature—with both state representatives from the Canon-McMillan area voting yes on the measure. House Bill 153, a constitutional amendment that would reduce the size and cost of state government, passed the House with a 140-49 vote. “As Republicans, we stand for smaller government, and that includes a smaller Legislature,” state Rep. Mike Turzai, the majority leader in the House, said. “This legislation is an opportunity for us to ‘right-size’ Pennsylvania government, and frankly, a smaller group of lawmakers could deal more efficiently and effectively with the major issues facing the state.” With 253 members, the Pennsylvania General Assembly is the second-…
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
State Rep. Jesse White said the current property tax reassessment system "has more holes in it than Swiss cheese."
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Wednesday, April 4
Legislation that would impose a temporary moratorium on court-ordered countywide property tax reassessments in Pennsylvania passed the House Wednesday and is headed to the state Senate for further consideration. A similar bill passed both chambers last year but was vetoed by Gov. Tom Corbett after a Senate amendment applied the moratorium to Washington County only and eliminated the timetable for the moratorium. House Bill 2137 is part of a multi-bill package spearheaded by state Reps. Jesse White, D-Cecil, and Brandon Neuman, D-North Strabane, to reform what both have called the state's "flawed method of reassessing property values" in order to protect homeowners from dramatic increases in property taxes. The bill has the support of the …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The governor signed the bill into law Thursday.
The state House on Wednesday approved legislation that requires voters to present identification at the polls. The legislation, House Bill 934, requires each voter to present proof of identification at every election. Gov. Tom Corbett signed the bill into law Thursday. “I am signing this bill because it protects a sacred principle, one shared by every citizen of this nation. That principle is: one person, one vote,’’ Corbett said. “It sets a simple and clear standard to protect the integrity of our elections.’’ The law goes into effect immediately, but the photo ID will not be required for the primary election next month. However, voters will be reminded at that time that a photo ID will be required for November’s general election. …
Monday, March 12, 2012
Here's what you need to know before you go!
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Monday, March 12
State Reps. Jesse White and Brandon Neuman, along with state Sen. Tim Solobay, the American Red Cross and The Washington Hospital, are hosting their annual Community Health and Safety Fair this week. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Washington Crown Center, 1500 W. Chestnut St., Washington. Representatives from nearly 100 local, county and state organizations will be available to answer questions and provide information on various issues related to the health and safety of the community. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications, PACE/PACENET prescription-drug coverage applications and assistance with state Department of Transportation processing also will be available. For more information, call White's …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
At least one state lawmaker said he had concerns about the proposed bill.
A state House bill that would require women to get ultrasounds before they can get abortions is drawing concerns from local lawmakers. Called the “Women’s Right to Know” bill, H.B. 1077 was voted out of committee and now goes to the state House for consideration. But state Rep. Jesse White, D-Cecil, said he has concerns about the motivation and the need for the procedure. “I question the need for such a requirement mainly because I don’t know what the medical value is, and I’ve spoken to medical professionals who feel the same way,” he said. State Rep. Brandon Neuman agreed. "It doesn't look like there is a medical purpose for the bill, but I am going to be looking at it closer," he said. White also said he was concerned that the mandate …
Amanda Gillooly
9:46 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012
Let's keep is civil please, folks. Thanks!! more ›