LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Arizona is legalizing medical marijuana.
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Colorado insurers asking for rate increases from 10% to 30%.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Colorado regulators: new insurance benefits cause cost increases from 1.2% for large group renewals to 5% for small group policies.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
35 states collected $13.4 billion in natural gas severance taxes in FY 2009, none in Penna.. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=21582
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
During Prohibition, medicinal alcoholic beer was available by prescription.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
1.3% of adult females living in Pennsylvania are veterans. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123218105
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Pennsylvania is the state with the most legislators actively serving in the military, with five serving.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Colorado State U study just published: Algae can produce more oil than any other source.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
23.3% of legislators nationwide next year will be female, a decrease from the current 24.5% of legislators who are female.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Over 250,000 new private sector jobs created in last 2 months, according to US Labor Department.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Yes, there will be no more House votes. Note that Twitter knew before the official annoucement.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Pennsylvania is one of sixteen states that allows voters to vote a single straight ticket vote for all candidates of one political party.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Penna and 48 other states implementing greenhouse gas standards. Texas is the only state not doing so.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
41 US Senators and 225 US House members used to be state legislators. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=16883
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by lczikowsky
Some TX b'ball humor: RT @texaslippy After tonight's game, Karl Rove & Mark McKinnon unveiled "Mission Accomplished" banner in the outfield.
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
38.5% of Penna adults got flu shots in 2008: national average was 36.1%, according to the Center for Disease Control
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
@ @MareZarefoss Thank you for keeping everyone healthy in the K Leroy Irvis Building. He was a great orator and I enjoyed editing his speeches
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Food stamp use up 19%, food pantries are struggling http://triadstrategies.typepad.com/triadvocate/2010/10/the-consequences-of-cuts.html
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Thank you to those who looked at "Speeches of K Leroy Irvis" http://www.scribd.com/doc/22475082/SPEECHES-OF-K-LEROY-IRVIS
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Know how to best use data. http://www.educationsector.org/sites/default/files/publications/Putting%20Data%20Into%20Practice_RELEASE.pdf
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lczikowsky Leon Czikowsky
From 2007 to 2009, child poverty increased 11.1% in US and 4.9% in Penna.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
2009 child poverty rates: 17.1% in PA, 20.0% in US http://www.ncsl.org/?tabid=18557
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Drought in South Pa.? http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304011604575564520488798994.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsThird
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Hackers could influence online balloting. http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=522635
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Penna. official Sept.unemployment rate fell to 9.0%, 1 of 5 states with significant decrease. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=13308
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Oh no!: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/10/il-gov-candidates-name-mispelled-as-rich-whitey-on-electronic-voting-machines.php?ref=fpb
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Medical marijuana issue is being considered: http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1287023115202370.xml&coll=1
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
There are 350,000 fewer public sector employees today nationwide than there were in January 2009.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Redistriting has its own language. Translation guide is here: http://www.ncsl.org/documents/legismgt/Watson_Glossary_Lexicon.pdf
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Redistricting needs to meet numerous legal specifications. http://www.ncsl.org/documents/legismgt/Watson_Redistricting_Plans.pdf
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Penna. is one of 18 states that does not permit no excuse early or absentee voting. http://www.ncsl.org/Default.aspx?tabid=16604
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Will Times Square give equal time to his opponents? WashPost: Times Square's Naked Cowboy to announce presidential bid http://wapo.st/czLWzs
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Great YouTube recommendation from NCSL: excellent lyrics: http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2010/09/rockin-out-with-ben-franklin.html
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
NCSL forecasts most states, including Penna will see higher revenues next year.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
32 Penna. community health centers served about 582,000 patients in the past year.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Sensitive data that thieves want should be encryted or shredded before it is deleted.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Cohen data deletion bill HB 2752 suddenly takes on importance as Senate debates data deletion of state records.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Medical marijuana advocates have an informational table in the Capitol Rotunda. Glad to see people supporting Cohen HB 1393.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Penna August unemployemt rate was 9.2% http://www.ncsl.org/?tabid=13308
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Bicyclying Green Party Maryland Senate candidate killed by an SUV.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Missouri requires a fiscal note when a Judge sentences someone. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/us/19judges.html?_r=2&ref=todayspaper
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Oregon has had 353 ballot questions, most in nation. Penna. is not a referendum and initiative state. http://www.ncsl.org/?tabid=21238
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Official unemployment rates would be higher if they counted the people who have been dropped from the unemployment rolls.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
We are seeing historic numbers of people use all their weeks of unemployment benefits without finding employment.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Paul Krugman, economist and liberal commetator, estimates without Federal stimulus the official unemployment rate would be around 13%.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
$800 million Federal stimulus spending was virtually offset by similar amounts of reduced state and local government spending.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
1 in 7 live in poverty, highest percent since poverty safety nets established in the 1960s.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Highest rates of Amish pop. growth are in NY, MN, WI, & IL. http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2010-09-14-amish-population_N.htm?csp=hf
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
If this was a political message, should it have an attribution? http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=21244
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
In debates on improving bid processes, consider Cohen HB 2602 for proper use of settlement agreements.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Job losers tend to have more health problems and die younger. http://www.osloconference2010.org/discussionpaper.pdf
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Job losers earn fewer wages the rest of their lives. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/09/two_graphs_that_should_really.html
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Student college loan debt is $850 billion, larger than $828 million consumers have in credit card and revolving debt.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
@washingtonpost Working in the Penna Capitol. We had no idea what to do. We were one of the few offices to remain open. #wherewereyou
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Israel is expanding medical marijuana access. http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/israel-relaxes-restrictions-on-medical-marijuana-1.312347
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
10 states have the right to free speech, to hunt, and to fish, not necessarily in that order. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=21237
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Putin citing U.S. Constitution: Does our Constitution override the Russian Constitution even in Russia? That's one powerful document.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Several states, led by Massachusetts officials, are developing a new national standardized school testing for grades 3 through 11.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Telemedicine: More health care, fewer office visits. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083003939.html
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
In Washington Post open poll, 90% respond they would use medical marijuana if their physician recommended it.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Penna. had 22,290 prisoners in 1990,increased to 51,429 in 2009.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Penna. prisoner population increased 4.6% in 2009, highest percent increase in the nation.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
The National Black Police Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union endorse legalizing marijuana.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
California House denies right to bare arms. http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2010/08/legislative-dress-makes-the-news-in-california.html
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Bad social science but good politics helped reform the Pennsylvania legislature. http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Pennsylvania is a state without a personal data disposal law. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=21075
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
We need to do better in attracting and creating skilled labor. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Lack-of-skilled-workers-rb-1457929627.html?x=0
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
The country that does best in the global economy will be the one that best attracts skilled workers in the international labor market.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Advance a student only after mastering a subject. http://www.pennlive.com/letters/index.ssf/2009/04/students_need_to_learn_at_thei.html
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
91% of stimulus funds for energy conservation were not spent. http://www.bepinfo.com/ViewArticle.aspx?aid=100825001&from=gateway&cce=126494
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Feel like you're in a black hole? You might be right. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/23/AR2010082303622.html
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Several states have taken actions to fund transportation. http://www.ncsl.org/?tabid=19653
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Penna. official July unemployment rate was 9.3%.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Recent poll finding 80% of Pennsylvanians support medical marijuana is consistent with several previous polls.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
States need more involvement in international trade agreements. http://www.ncsl.org/?TabId=16751
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Federal economic development politics for states could be better coordinated. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=20932
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Twitaholic says I am ranked 20th in Harrisburg. I have no idea what that means.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Colorado is putting its "cold" cases online in hopes the public can provide assistance. https://www.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/index.html
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Pennsylvania is one of five states requiring lobbyists to wear badges. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=15363
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Every state has had legislation on National Popular Vote. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=20944
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Six states with 73 electoral votes have joined National Popular Vote Compact.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Charles Bowser was a voice of integrity for people defending people lacking political power. He fought for those unable to fight themselves.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Congratulations to Nebraska Legislature Assistant Sergeant at Arms Sally Gordon, still working at age 101.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
463,000 are in foster care. The longer one remains in foster care, the more likely one will suffer both economically and health wise..
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Study of programs and bills on foster care: http://www.ncsl.org/documents/cyf/strategies_reducing_the_number_of_children_in_foster_care.pdf
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by LeonCzikowsky
I have reached a conclusion. It will be controversial, but I am correct and am prepared to defend it. Retweeting is rude.
from Capitol Hill, Washington
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
U.S. House approves six month extension of FMAP and Title IV-E, plus $10 billion for Education Jobs Fund.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
40% of total energy consumption and 40% of all greenhouse emissions comes from buildings, according to the EPA.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
EPA states colleges using the most green power are Penn, Carnegie Mellon, and Penn State. Utah fourth.
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Public doesn't know who legislators are or what they do, but believes they are thieves, stated a reporter back in the 1960s.
from Harrisburg, PA
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
Twitter thinks my location is Penbrook. When did the Capitol move to Penbrook? I didn't get that memo. Changed location myself to Harrisburg
from Harrisburg, PA
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LeonCzikowsky Leon Czikowsky
I was at Penn State "Power Lunch". I was the example of what someone without power looks like.
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