by Jane Richey | Aug 11, 2012 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
From State Senator Mike Folmer: How much are we spending? My website includes a rolling tally of tax dollars the state spends every second –$877 – under the $27.6 billion 2012 – 2013 general fund budget. However, the general fund is only one component of state...
by Jane Richey | Aug 11, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment
Pitchfork-wielding Virginia farmers rallied to support a woman who claims local officials came down on her for, among other things, hosting a children’s birthday party on her spread. Martha Boneta, owner of Liberty Farms in the northern village of Paris, was...
by Jane Richey | Aug 11, 2012 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
Despite administration warnings that notices related to sequestration were unnecessary, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney are continuing their preparations. Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney are going forward with plans to issue layoff notices to thousands...
by Jane Richey | Aug 11, 2012 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets, Politics
President Barack Obama said in two separate speeches in Colorado Thursday that what he did with the auto industry – a taxpayer bailout followed by bankruptcy and restructuring — “we can do it in manufacturing across America.” This comes just a month after...
by Jane Richey | Aug 11, 2012 | Events
What: VCTPP Regular Monthly Meeting When: August 25th at 9:00 a.m.; if you’re hungry come at 8:00 to purchase breakfast and engage in stimulating conversation! Where: King’s Restaurant, 821 Allegheny Blvd, Franklin, PA 16323 Why: learn about the...