Rep. Perzel Urges Action on Bills to Help Keep Violent Criminals Off PA Streets - 10/2/2008
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Following the most recent murder of a Philadelphia policeman in the line of duty, state lawmakers are urging action on a package of legislation aimed at ensuring convicted violent criminals will not be paroled onto Pennsylvania’s streets. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia urged action on his legislation Thursday that would require consecutive sentencing, eliminate early release and eliminate parole for violent offenders. Mike Davies reports... story & bite available.
Rep. Perzel Calls for Statewide Write In Campaign to Force House Democrats to Bring a Senior Property Tax Elimination Bill Up for a Vote - 8/13/2008
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A call has been made for public pressure to help force a vote on legislation aimed at eliminating property taxation on low income Pennsylvanian Seniors. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia kicked off the effort on Wednesday when he called for a statewide write in campaign to force House Democrat Leaders to allow his property tax elimination bill to reach the House floor for a vote. Mike Davies reports... story & bite available.
Rep. Perzel Amendment to Eliminate Property Taxes for Lower Income Seniors Moves to House Floor for Vote - 7/9/2008
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Property tax reform legislation that has been bottled up in the House Finance Committee is moving forward in Harrisburg, including an important amendment that would give total tax relief to Pennsylvania’s low income senior citizens. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia said he is pleased that his amendment to completely eliminate property taxation will be considered by the full House. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Perzel Says Budget Deal a Good Compromise - 6/30/2008
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Lawmakers negotiated through the weekend with administration officials in the state capitol to reach a handshake agreement on a $28.2 Billion dollar budget plan early on Monday morning. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia said the budget deal is a good compromise that achieves many of the goals sought by House Republicans. Mike Davies reports...story and bite available.
Rep. Perzel Leads Effort to Overhaul Parole System and Keep Violent Offenders Off Streets - 6/12/2008
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Legislation to keep repeat violent offenders off Pennsylvania streets was introduced this week in Harrisburg. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia said the parole system needs a serious overhaul to ensure repeat offenders are kept in prison to serve their full sentences. Mike Davies reports...story and bite available.
Rep. Perzel Says More Police Desperately Needed on SEPTA Transit, Calls for Vote on His 10,000 Cops Bill - 4/10/2008
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A call went out on Thursday to increase the number of police officers on Pennsylvania’s streets and in particular on Philadelphia’s mass transit system. Rep. John Perzel held a press conference at SEPTA headquarters about the rising number of violent attacks on subway passengers and called for action on his bill that would provide state funds to put 10,000 new officers on the streets of Philadelphia and communities across the state. Mike Davies reports... story & bite available.
Rep. Perzel Criticizes Democrat Leadership for Delaying Action on His Property Tax Reform Measure - 2/6/2008
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Legislators are calling for property tax reform legislation that was extensively debated last week to be returned to the House voting calendar for consideration. Democrat House Majority Leader Bill Deweese removed the bills from the voting calendar after an amendment to eliminate property taxes for low income senior citizens was approved in a largely bi-partisan vote. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia, sponsor of the amendment said the move was an unfair to House members who have worked long and hard to bring about property tax reform. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite Available
Rep. Perzel Proposal to Eliminate School Property Taxes for PA Seniors Approved by House - 1/30/2008
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Pennsylvania seniors would receive complete relief from school property taxes under a proposal approved by the state House this week. The amendment put forth by Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia, would provide the tax relief with no additional burden on Pennsylvania taxpayers. Rep. Perzel’s proposal was approved with overwhelming bipartisan support from legislators on both sides of the aisle. A final vote on the legislation is expected later this week. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Perzel Says His 10,000 Cops Bill Offers a Solution to Violent Crime Problems Facing PA Cities - 1/16/2008
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Legislators rallied in Harrisburg on Wednesday calling for action by the House Appropriations Committee to release a bill that would provide funding for Pennsylvania communities to hire 10,000 new police officers by the year 2011. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia, sponsor of the Commonwealth Officers Act called for action and said at a capitol rally that putting more police on the street is a proven solution to the violent crime problems facing Pennsylvania cities. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Perzel's Bill to Put 10,000 New Cops on PA Streets Approved by Committee - 10/18/2007
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Legislation that could put as many as 10,000 new police officers on the streets of Pennsylvania may soon move to the House floor for a vote in Harrisburg. The anti- crime bill was sponsored by Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia, who expressed his hope for quick consideration by the full House. The landmark legislation would provide $56 million dollars for the Attorney General’s Office to distribute to local police departments for hiring additional police officers to help reduce crime in Pennsylvania communities. From Harrisburg, Mike Davies reports... story & bite available.