Archive for February, 2010

Increased filing fees surprise some Dems http://ow.ly/18N3m # be a fan of Progress Pittsburgh on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Progress-Pittsburgh/315734366106 # Making Great Government Web sites – Nextgov http://ow.ly/19D4F # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Image via CrunchBase Yesterday the Triadvocate (the blog from the folks at Triad Strategies) had a post about which of the candidates in PA is leading in tweets and followers.   They have a detailed list of candidates in PA for many offices with how many followers and tweets have been posted.  Also, Huffington Post links...
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We are moving up in the social media world – you can now be our fan on Facebook and follow Progress Pittsburgh on Twitter @ProgressPGH. FB.init("d9f37fd040e6d4332bc39d4fb3dbb3eb"); Progress Pittsburgh on Facebook
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The Allegheny County Democratic Committee is raising the fee for candidates for State Legislature to file for the ACDC endorsement (PG article). Apparently, the fees were too low, allowing for widespread competition (i.e. democracy). Perhaps this is a delayed reaction to the Clean Sweep movement of 2006 or perhaps its just good, old-fashioned old...
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Governor Ed Rendell has set a Special Election for the May 18th Primary Election Day to fill the unexpired term of the late Democratic Congressman John Murtha of Johnstown…Republicans and Democratic Party officials each will nominate a candidate for the May ballot to fill out the term…in addition to the election for the rest of Murtha’s term,...
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RT @bobmayo: Snow comment? *No* citizens turned up for City Council's public comment time. (They don't normally meet on Thursdays; that… # RT @woycheck: Ravenstahl and Zober = Thelma and Louise? # just posted about #whereisluke http://progresspittsburgh.net/2010/02/16/is-luke-lost-again/ w/ tweets from @bram_r @janepitt @andybotpgh # Endorsements for Governor: Pennsylvania Restaurant Association – Jack Wagner; United Steelworkers –...
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Yesterday marks the first day of petition circulation for the 2010 primary elections. Thought it might be helpful to post the inportant election dates for 2010. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF COMMISSIONS, ELECTIONS AND LEGISLATION 2010 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER First day to circulate and file nomination petitions ……………………… February 16 Last day to circulate...
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If you have been folowing some of the reactions to the snow in Pittsburgh – Luke Ravenstahl’s name is mentioned in response to the snow clean up.  But today there is another question being asked about the mayor – Where’s Luke? It seems to have started with JanePitt around 11:30 this morning… At 12:30 @andybotpgh posted...
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Wecht won't run for governor http://ow.ly/14kPV (from @PittsburghPost ) # RT @maria_in_pgh: KDKA said 'Last time we had this much snow Mayor Ravenstahl was in 6th grade' I say: So not that long really. #snOMGpgh… # RT @nataliarudiak: Ppl are badly snowed in 4 days later–I'm trying to get more attn to neighborhoods. Mtg w mayor's...
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Joe Hoeffel just released a new web ad (included below) on Health Care today.  Here is a look at the 4 candidates in the race for the Democratic nomination and the health care related information from their campaign websites Chris Doherty – no mention of health care on his website Joe Hoeffel – has a page...
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O'Connor for council? from @postgazette Early Returns – Corey O'Connor opens PAC for 2011 city council race http://ow.ly/13gI7 # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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UPDATE — DUE TO WEATHER – THIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WED 2/17 PUMP (Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project) is organizing a workshop for anyone interested in running for democratic committee.  While PUMP is known as an organization for young professionals they are always welcoming to guests of all ages.  So if you are interested...
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