Wednesday, May 22, 2013
'Signing a gas lease is undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions a family will make in their lifetime regarding their property,” state Rep. Jesse White said. 'Anyone who signs a lease deserves at the very least some basic and commonsense protections under
State Rep. Jesse White this week introduced a trio of House bills to protect landowners who lease property to natural gas and oil drillers in Pennsylvania, and help others obtain mineral rights that may exist under their property but are deemed abandoned. White, D-Cecil, said Pennsylvania currently has no reporting requirements or standards for royalty payments, and that his bills promote simple best practices designed to increase transparency and accountability to benefit residents who have signed or are looking to sign leases to develop oil and gas resources. House Bill 1442 would require companies to clearly show on royalty check stubs, payment forms, or other remittance, details of the well’s productivity and any deductions taken by …
'The playoffs always get my blood pumping, but this year, I decided to put away my razor and get my facial hair growing by taking part in the Pittsburgh Penguins Beard-a-thon,' state Rep. Jesse White said.
If you have ever been in my office, both in my home district or in the State Capitol, the collection of photos, bobble heads and memorabilia has probably tipped you off to my love for the Pittsburgh Penguins. I have been a big-time fan since I was a child, and my season tickets, situated all the way up in the cheap seats, are my one true guilty pleasure in life. So as you can imagine, Penguins playoff time is one of my favorite times of the year. For those readers out there who number among the unconverted, the NHL playoffs consist of a backbreaking tournament to determine ownership of the Stanley Cup, the oldest and most coveted trophy in professional sports. To bring home the Cup, a team must win 16 games coming in the form of four best-…
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Q: A guy in my neighborhood simply will not leave me alone. Every day, he goes out of his way to aggravate me, and I have had it. Can I sue him for harassment?
When faced with a pest in their lives, we have all heard people throw up their hands in exasperation and say, “I should sue for harassment!” But Pennsylvania law does not provide a legal remedy for ordinary aggravation, which is a part of living in a complex and populous society. That is, you cannot sue someone just because he is a jerk. Pennsylvania law does, however, prohibit criminal harassment. A person commits the crime of harassment when he engages in specific conduct with the intent to harass, annoy or alarm a person. Harassing conduct includes hitting, touching, or threatening to hit or touch someone, following someone around in public, engaging in repeated conduct that serves no legitimate purpose, communicating lewd, …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
State Rep. Jesse White said he personally reached out to PNC Bank officials regarding the closing after a petition circulated to keep the branch open—or at least have a meeting with residents about the closure.
The Cecil branch of PNC Bank is closing Friday—and there is still no word on what will happen to the building. State Rep. Jesse White, D-Cecil, said that many residents he has spoken with seem to believe that another bank will move into the space in PNC's absence. But the lawmaker said that might not necessarily be the case. He said to the best of his knowledge, PNC owns the property. White also said that bank officials have indicated to him that they would like to retain the ATM at the location. "My gut instinct is that the days of that building being a bank are over," he said. "But the ATM may remain." Reached Wednesday, PNC spokeswoman Marcey Zwiebel said she could not comment on the future of the Cecil branch specifically. "That is not…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
'With natural gas drilling of the Marcellus Shale and the infrastructure that comes with it, such as pipelines and processing plants, local government is more important now than ever,' state Rep. Jesse White rights.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Tip O’Neill famously declared that “all politics is local.” You can take such a statement in a variety of ways, but there are some profound truths hidden in there. The 2013 Municipal Primary Election is on Tuesday, May 21, and voter turnout is expected to be extremely low. If not for the sea of campaign signs littering landscapes everywhere, most people may not even know which offices are up for election. All federal offices, such as president, senate and members of Congress run in even-numbered years, along with statewide offices such as governor and the state Legislature. In the odd-numbered years, local offices such as borough council, township supervisor, school board director, along with …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Q: I am getting suspicious about inconsistencies with my paychecks. What are my rights under Pennsylvania law and how can I enforce them against my employer?
The Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection law sets forth employers’ basic obligations with regard to the payment of wages to their employees. It applies to any person or entity that employs someone in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and it covers all earnings of a given employee, whether calculated by time worked, piece or commission. It also covers fringe benefits and bonuses. At the time of hiring, an employer must inform each employee how much, and in what manner she will be paid for the work she performs. The employer must also pay any wages on regular paydays that have been determined in advance. An employer who wishes to change any of these policies must do so in advance of their taking effect upon their employees’ paychecks. …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Here is the latest from state Rep. Jesse White.
When you run for elected office, the most important thing to do is meet people. You knock on doors, you go to community events and do basically anything you can to meet as many people as possible in the hope they decide they like you and your position on the issues and ultimately vote for you. Once you get elected, you’re not only meeting new people, but you’re really getting to know the people you represent. You do constituent services through the office, you respond to phone calls and emails about broad policy issues and personal problems, and you see people as you make your way through the community. It doesn’t take long to form a pretty vast network of contacts and in some cases forge some really amazing friendships. Although some …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Q: Something has come up, and I think I need to consult an attorney for the first time in my life. What should I expect, and how should I prepare?
Before talking to an attorney, take a moment to organize your thoughts and condense your legal problem into a quick, big-picture narrative. Be sure to make note of all other people who are involved in, or affected by your issue. Keep track of any relevant factual details, but leave them out of your first conversation with a lawyer unless asked. During your first conversation, most attorneys will want your contact information, a list of any other people involved in or affected by the case, and a brief description of your legal problem. If yours is the type of case that the attorney handles, she will then perform what is called a “conflicts check” to determine whether she can ethically take your case. Attorneys owe an ethical …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Before we shut to door on April, here is a look back at the the most-read stories of the month.
It's a new month, but before we shut the door on April, let's take a look back at the most-read stories it had to offer here at Canon-McMillan Patch. Without further ado... 10. Cecil Police Charging Township Man With Possession of Heroin, Resisting Arrest 9. Two-Vehicle Crash With Injuries Reported in Cecil 8. Police: Canonsburg Man Charged with DUI After Crashing Car, Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel 7. Pushak Out, Bukovinsky in As Cecil Township Police Chief 6. Police: Teen Jailed After Allegedly Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend's New Girlfriend 5. Canonsburg Woman Dies in Car Crash 4. White: DEP Ignored Open Records Request Regarding Range Resources' Worstell Impoundment 3. UPDATED: Bystanders Lifted Truck Off Ejected Driver After Cecil Crash 2. …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Q: My spouse and I are considering a divorce, and we have kids. How should we approach the subject of child custody, and what happens if we have to go to court?
Divorcing parents can resolve child custody issues in one of two ways: between each other by agreement, or in court. Generally, provided both parents are capable of civilly and rationally negotiating with each other, agreeing out of court is much cheaper and less stressful than litigating a child custody dispute. Parents who can agree to custody matters outside of court should not, however, rely on an informal agreement. Rather, they should negotiate and sign a detailed, written child custody agreement with the help of legal counsel. Often, negotiating custody outside of court is not possible, and one or both parents will need to petition the court for custody. When asked to resolve custody matters, courts are guided by the best …
Jesse White, State Representative, 46th District
8:23 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
I respectfully disagree. I don't think asking a driller to itemize the deductions from a leaseholder's royalty payment is "intrusion"; I think it's transparency and protection. And by allowing a landowner to reclaim dormant mineral rights, it actually increases the possibility of leasing that land to generate revenue. more ›