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LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





13 states, none of them Penna., require corrections fiscal impact statements for criminal justice bills. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=23558

20 Oct


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LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Gallup Poll: 50% of those polled favor legalizing marijuana, 46% oppose: http://www.gallup.com/poll/150149/Record-High-Americans-Favor-Legalizing-Marijuana.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication

19 OctFavoriteReplyDelete









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Penna. has 4,703 jobs in solar energy, 4th most of all states: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-solar-jobs-20111017,0,3230671.story

18 Oct









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New York's Skyline park project may inspire Philadelphia park project: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/nyc-skyline-park-inspires-ideas-for-new-life-for-old-viaduct-blighting-phillys-eraserhood/2011/10/17/gIQA0ldLrL_story.html

18 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





New Child and Family Services Act creates federal-state partnerships; eliminates maintenance of effort requirements. http://bit.ly/paYdTh

17 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Marijuana may be the only effective drug for post-traumatic stress disorder: http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/our-troops-deserve-an-effective-treatment-for-ptsd-marijuana/2011/10/10/gIQAxlEkkL_story_1.html

17 Oct









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Most state government revenues are below projections: collectively it is about $31 billion less than anticipated:http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-14/state-revenue-under-plan-means-cuts-from-new-york-to-california.html

14 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





34 states ban texting while driving; in 31 states it is a primary offense: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-10-13/texting-driving-crackdown/50757010/1

14 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





10 states adjust their minimum wage to changes in the rate of the cost of living:http://stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=606603

14 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Bipartisan Management Fellows photo with former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. Edgar supports National Popular Vote. http://www.flickr.com/photos/65878461@N06/6211976458/in/photostream

13 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Realtors love redistrictiong: http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2011/10/diving-and-dodging-in-california.html

13 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Medical hope for people with paralysis:http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1202686990001?bckey=AQ~~,AAABAWGN-5E~,qpDkffrm8g_YfUq2KomzdDn5HFx_sRlB&bctid=1208447472001

12 Oct









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most # of tolls: Penna 14. NH 14, Ok 14, Calif 18, Fla 34, NY 37, NJ 40, Texas 51

11 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar with Bipartisan Management Fellows: http://www.flickr.com/photos/65878461@N06/6211976458/in/photostream

4 Oct









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Pa.combined state & avg local tax rate = 6.34%, 32nd highest of states. http://taxfoundation.org/publications/show/27023.html

22 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Massachusetts legislature is debating mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. http://bo.st/oYMW26 via @BostonUpdate

21 Sep









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On my way to participate in a panel discussion on Rep. Cohen's bill to legalize marijuana. Should be an interesting afternoon! #FB

21 Sep









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Harold Meyerson: The GOP is trying to rig the electoral college http://wapo.st/qKsONK

21 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





1% of Federal funds for distressed mortgage holders has been distributed by state governments over 16 months.

19 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Pennsylvania's official unemployment rate for August 2011 was 8.2%. http://www.ncsl.org/?TabId=13308

16 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





There may be a national partsan response leading to state legislative proposals nationwide. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-rewriting-state-election-laws-in-ways-that-could-hurt-democrat/2011/09/15/gIQApcuhVK_story.html via @washingtonpost

16 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Several states have allowed public testimony at legislative hearings through social media postings.

16 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Telemedicine will help provide more efficient health care to more patients in the face of fewer available doctors. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=22228

15 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Eight states with 132 Electoral votes have joined the National Popular Vote compact.

15 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Nebraska legislature has a bill to return to "winner take all" Electoral vote. http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_b78c5b49-6d80-5164-985c-22b501dab566.html

15 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Since 1953, the states with the fewest disaster declarations, at 9 each, are Utah, Wyoming, and Rhode Island.

14 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Disasters have been declared this year in 48 states. Michigan and South Carolina have escaped disaster declarations.

14 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





How to find healthy food choices in low income neighborhoods: http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/

14 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





2 largest private employers, Wal-Mart & McDonalds, combined have fewer employees than the 2.4 million criminal justice employees.

13 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Steven Levitt study: 15% increase in police reduces crime 5%. More police officers also cost far less than more incarceration.

13 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Cats that glow in the dark may prevent AIDS. #thingsineverthoughtiwouldbetweetingabout http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/glow-in-the-dark-cats-jellyfish-and-monkeys-may-prevent-aids/2011/09/12/gIQAdq89MK_blog.html#pagebreak?tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost

12 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





New Jersey enacts 1st discrimination against unemployed law; Employers can't consider only currently employed job applicants.

12 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





The effective corporate tax rate from 1994-2008 averaged 26%. http://taxfoundation.org/files/sr194.pdf

11 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





37 states, but not Penna, have enacted laws for implementing Affordable Care Act.

11 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





The F-16 pilot who would have died downing Flight 93 had it not crashed in Pa. - The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/f-16-pilot-was-ready-to-give-her-life-on-sept-11/2011/09/06/gIQAMpcODK_story.html via @washingtonpost

11 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





10 yrs ago, I was a Penna. legislative aide at work post-attack. Today, I am a Penna. legislative aide at work, post flooding. #911Changes

11 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





California allows car insurance by miles driven. http://stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=598582

7 Sep









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@daylinleach The famous Scranton sign from "The Office" is now at the Mall at Steamtown.

7 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





80% support use of effective drug that can't lead to overdose or physical addiction. http://aclupa.blogspot.com/2011/09/if-you-dont-get-it-you-must-be-high.html

2 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Florida moves to restrict Oxycodone. People overdose from Oxycodone. There is a safer alternative in Cohen HB 1653: http://nyti.ms/pPE8BS

1 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





States may use same eligibility determinations for Medicare, TANF, SNAP (Food Stamps), and state health insurance. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=23480

1 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Deadline for homeowner emergency mortgage loan application is September 16. http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/25896

1 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Israel allows medical marijuana; Penna, not yet. http://thejewishchronicle.net/view/full_story/15213698/article-Israel-advances-with-medical-marijuana-use-while-Pa--efforts-slow-in-General-Assembly-?

1 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Franklin and Marshall poll of Pennsylvanians: 62% support civil union. Cohen HB 706 provides for civil unions.

1 Sep









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Bacterial oddball may defeat dengue - The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/field-tests-show-bacterial-oddball-can-be-a-dengue-destroyer/2011/08/24/gIQA7qBobJ_story.html via @washingtonpost

24 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Congress held a pro forma session today in the Old Post Office basement.

23 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Years ago, I was in a California earthquake. I was on a highway at the time; I just thought they had lots of potholes.

23 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





CNN reports the Washington Monument is fine.

23 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Fox News reports the Washington Monument is tilting. Of course, they report it now tilts to the right,

23 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





We did not feel it in Connecticut, but we hear it was felt in Manhattan.

23 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Yes, it was an earthquake. Centered in Mineral, Virginia.

23 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Decades ago, Penna offered only 40 Allison Hill apartments to 200 families displaced by state building expansion.

22 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Keep this link if you ever wind up in prison: http://ccrjustice.org/files/Report_JailHouseLawyersHandbook.pdf

18 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Phila. Inquirer endorses National Popular Vote. Reps. Creighton and Cohen are fighting for its passage in Penna.

16 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Twitter recommends I follow "business woman" Kim Kardashian. Is she an economic or public policy analyst?

15 Aug









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@sherikartz I hope all is well. How are classes? There is a world out there for you to help, and I know you can help many.

13 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Guy with red clown nose spotted riding roller skates outside of Capitol.

8 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





@terrymadonna That guy Tom who replaced you did a good job. Is Tom available to replace me when I am away?

8 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Which Governor put explosives in toilets when in college? http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2011/08/who-is-rick-perry-the-texas-am-years/

8 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Sorry to learn Hugh Carey has died. http://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Saved-New-York/dp/1438434537/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

8 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Shark Week news: Oregon bans shark fins transactions. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2011/08/shark-finning-ban-oregon.html via @latimes

5 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





19 states consolidated or eliminated offices since 2009. http://www.ncsl.org/documents/fiscal/eliminations2011.pdf

5 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Congratulations to Erika Jeanette and Andy Hoover for making Capitol Ideas' Harrisburg's Ten Most Beautiful by popular, not Electoral, vote.

5 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





. Republicans tweet, retweet, and reply on Twitter more than Democrats. http://www.cond.org/partyat.pdf

4 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Memo to Government Executives: Do not sign contracts while drunk http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/6880266-418/new-mexico-mayor-wrote-he-was-drunk-when-he-signed-9-contracts.html#.TjrdHD_VpjI.twitter via @AddThis

4 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





We are living in a moment of great history: CNN poll has Congressional approval at 14%; the lowest it has been ever.

4 Aug









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@NYCDearest Sorry for the late reply. You are correct about Carey helping New York City. I doubt Corbett will do same for Harrisburg.

4 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





New Orleans is building public housing in mixed use neighborhoods.

4 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Princeton has high tuition yet much student aid. Princeton graduates have among the least debt of graduates from any other college.

3 Aug









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Penna. is state with 3rd highest student debt to credentials awarded ratio at $20,922. Calif. is lowest at $6,008. Vermont highest: $25,461.

3 Aug









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@sherikartz What is sad? That we lost our nurses, that there are so many recovery homes, or just general being in Harrisburg? How are you?

2 Aug









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There are an estimated 400 to 500 recovery homes in Philadelphia. Many form in abandoned homes. 23 received city funds.

2 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Vote centers exist in 9 states. Voters from all applicable jurisdictions may vote at a vote center.

2 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Irvis Building employees left without health care. We will try and never get sick.

2 Aug









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





NCSL: States lost over $23 billion in uncollected sales taxes. Cohen HB 1664 would give Penna. our share.

1 Aug









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@roxburynews I hear his piano playing was more Billy No tell..

31 Jul









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@roxburynews I heard your friend found the piano and was playing it. The reviews are mixed.

29 Jul









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@roxburynews Well, if anyone else asks, there actually is a piano in the East Wing Rotunda.

29 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





The official Penna. unemployment rate for June 2011 was 7.6%.

22 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





State governments have added an annual record 80 new abortion restrictions.. http://www.guttmacher.org/media/inthenews/2011/07/13/index.html

21 Jul









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Florida rejects Federal money, even $50 million for child abuse that would likely save them social services funds in future.

21 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Minnesota may pay $315 million over two years for $700 million loan. .

21 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





New Jersey will soon open six medical marijuana dispensaries.

20 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





A fedeveral government default could delay payments to state governments. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=23270

20 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Three states require disclosure of fracking chemicals. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=23224

13 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Only in Ohio can one buy alcohol at the State Capitol. http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2011/07/bar-opens-in-ohio-statehouse.html

13 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Tthe Federal government could sell gold to the Federal Reserve and pay any owed debt. Won't happen, but it could.

11 Jul









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There were 1.6 million students in 5,268 charter schools authorized in 955 districts, as of Dec. 2010.

7 Jul









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State budgets nationwide are 22% Medicaid, 21% primary-secondary ed, 10% higher ed, 8% transportation, 3% corrections, 2% public assistance.

7 Jul









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@TheFix Algae produces more fuel than cane sugar, corn, gas, or oil, and it is easier to find algae than with these other sources.

6 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





2,238 bills on elections introduced in state legislatures nationwide so far this year, 130 short of 2009 record of 2,368.

6 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Penna. and 4 other states (plus DC) allow state funds go to their Transportation Departments without appropriations.

6 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





I will attempt to use the words "pigeon liver" in casual conversation today.

6 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Sine die does not apply to a House impeachment committee.

5 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





27% of ERs closed despite 35% increase in demand for ERs. 33% of ambulance trips can not go to the closest hospital.

5 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Happy Fiscal New Year. Did anyone watch the annual dropping of tired legislators and staff at midnight?

1 Jul









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





A legislator, sworn to uphold the Constitution, has standing to bring a Constitutional challenge before the judiciary.

30 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Penna. one of nine states without an implemented FY 2011-12 budget.

30 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





The legislature cannot delegate its power to make law, under Commonwealth v. Collins, 1964 Superior Court.

30 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





The legislature cannot delegate lawmaking power to the administrative branch, in Lookenbill v. Garrett, 1985 Superior Court.

30 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Cohen Resolution 363 will examine how revenue estimates are made, their limitations, and how estimates affect public budgeting and services.

30 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Hersheypark has hired a number of foreign seasonal employees. Seems there are not enough seasonal employees in central Penna.

30 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Chronic pain costs more than heart disease. If only there were a nonaddictive natural drug that works better with fewer side effects...

30 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





One minute, 58 seconds in one universe is equal to five minutes in another universe.

29 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Members of Kyrgyz Republic Parliament are here today learning about the Pennsylvania legislative process. We are role models.

29 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





The courts have ruled that the state legislature can not delegate their rulemaking authority.

29 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





FY11-12 state government budgets have been enacted in 36 states. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=23116

29 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





A billion dollars of coins just sitting there, and no one wants them. http://www.npr.org/2011/06/28/137394348/-1-billion-that-nobody-wants

28 Jun









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All state pensions nationwide now under same accounting based system. http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=584106

28 Jun









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For 12 and under only: name a puppy.(They probably will reject "Marcellus"). http://www.ydr.com/ci_18362543

27 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





9 states (none of them Penna.) allow for electronic voter registration. http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=18421

27 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





New York City technically went into bankruptcy. Governor Carey credited with saving NYC. Corbett wants to cut state funds to Harrisburg.

27 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





"No vote scheduled on civic union." Why not? Even some anti-gay marriage advocates willing to end the unequal treatment of couples.

27 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





An ancestor failed in challenging the blue laws in 19th century courts. Let it be noted I am working on a Sunday.

26 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Legislators use Twitter. http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2011/06/forget_weiner_twitter_is_here.html

26 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





New York will allow out of staters obtain gay marriage licenses. Penna. should adopt Cohen bill providing civil union rights.

26 Jun









LeonCzikowskyLeon Czikowsky





Cohen bill to collect these uncollected Internet sales taxes is HB 1664.

24 Jun











Penna. est. loss: $1.7 billion in uncollected sales taxes. http://www.ncsl.org/portals/1/documents/fiscal/Flash_Taxmap/streamlined_map.htm