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Other legal minds are working hard to change that outcome
I read over the 87 page Supreme Court’s majority opinion today. The court spent a lot of time explaining that they received the final plan and appeals late and that it wasn’t their fault that the order was issued in … Read more>
The federal courts may make this decision for us
Well, the Supreme Court finally issued their opinion this afternoon. It is 87 pages and from first reports, it didn’t give much instruction to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission. So, on a Friday afternoon with no specifics, where do we go … Read more>
The Supreme Court’s delay is not helping matters
Another day without the Supreme Court’s opinion, at least at the time of this posting. I guess there is always a chance that we’ll get something late into the evening, but I doubt it. I work on scheduling daily and … Read more>
This is getting to be more complex by the day
No news today on redistricting, at least at the time of this writing. Maybe the opinion will come tomorrow, maybe not. Every day that ticks by is a problem and creates more animosity toward the court. I spoke to the Altoona … Read more>
This makes sense to me
The Supreme Court’s redistricting opinion is rumored to be coming tomorrow. House Speaker Sam Smith filed a federal lawsuit in response to the State Supreme Court’s ruling saying that a decision that would force the state to maintain the current … Read more>
It is the private entrepreneur who has the vision for a better tomorrow
I have had a lot of constituent meetings lately. I am regularly surprised with the clever innovation I see when folks stop in to explain an idea they have that will help the community or start a business (of course, … Read more>
There is never a shortage of places to be and things to do
There were lots of stories printed today concerning the redistricting mess and the fact that three of the Supreme Court Justices flew to Puerto Rico for a conference immediately after issuing their decision, but, of course, before the full opinion … Read more>
She looks stunning, as usual
It was announced last night that long time State Rep. Bud George decided not to run again. Bud is one of the oldest members, if not the oldest member, serving today. When rumors circulated recently that he wouldn’t run, he … Read more>
It is a group of good people
The Bedford County Chamber had their annual Legislative Breakfast this morning. I spoke and answered questions along with Rep’s Dick Hess and Carl Metzgar. Surprisingly, the three of us disagree on a fair amount of subjects. I left there for … Read more>
It gives the impression that they weren’t talking about a tweak here and there
The news today on the redistricting was about delays. A spokesman for the Supreme Court said that the full opinion, containing the instructions about what they want changed, won’t be ready until at least next week. Meanwhile, the clock is … Read more>
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