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Pennsylvania Republicans’ Attacks on Endangered Species Part of National Trend

December 2, 2013 0

Citing legislation on both the state and now the federal level, state Rep. Steve McCarter, D-Montgomery/Phila., denounced the industry-driven effort to end legal protection of endangered species and the designation of wild trout streams. “These […]

Breaking Down House Bill 1576 Vote: Natural Gas Owns Fish and Wildlife Democrats

November 13, 2013 2

As reported earlier today, the Pennsylvania House Fish and Wildlife Committee voted to approve amendments to House Bill 1576, environmental legislation that threatens protection statuses for state-specific endangered species. The committee also voted to send […]

Revisions to Pennsylvania’s Controversial Endangered Species Legislation Doubles Fines for Public Dissemination

November 13, 2013 0

For the past few months, the Raging Chicken Press has been able to shed light on State Representative Pyle’s Endangered Species Legislation. Over the past week, the legislation was scheduled for a committee vote and […]

EXCLUSIVE: State Lawmaker Uses State-Specific Endangered Species to Gut State Endangered Species List: Doesn’t Want Commonwealth at “Competitive Disadvantage”

August 21, 2013 1

Editor’s Note: State Senator John Gordner was contacted for this story. He did not return our emails or phone calls. The Raging Chicken Press has filed Right to Know Requests against the House and Senate […]