Thank you to Sheriff Welsh and Mayor Comitta! On the evening of September 8, 2014 , the Chester County League had a wonderful opportunity to provide Kendal residents with a platform for an informational, educational and civilized discussion of Gun Safety in Chester County. Dynamic panelists Sheriff Carolyn Welsh and Mayor Carolyn Comitta, moderated by […]
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President’s Message – October 2014
What a story to tell those who doubt the value of their vote! The voting statistics and surveys revealed the deep divides within that small country – those seeking Independence from the United Kingdom pitted against those opposed and fearful of the financial repercussions of separation. Believers in the election process turned out to vote. […]
KEYSTONE EXAMS NOT Just Another Standardized Test
What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s NEW High School Graduation Requirement
![pipeline_line_map-630x420[1]](https://lwvccpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pipeline_line_map-630x4201-100x100.gif "Pipelines Explained: How Safe are America’s 2.5 Million Miles of Pipelines?")
Pipelines Explained: How Safe are America’s 2.5 Million Miles of Pipelines?
Since 1986, pipeline accidents have killed more than 500 people, injured over 4,000, and cost nearly seven billion dollars in property damages. Using government data, ProPublica has mapped thousands of these incidents in a new interactive news application, which provides detailed information about the cause and costs of reported incidents going back nearly three decades.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
In June, the Environmental Protection Agency introduced a proposal to set the first-ever limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants. This week, the EPA will hold public hearings in four major cities to obtain feedback on this historic regulation. The EPA’s proposal will protect future generations from unchecked climate change. Power plants are responsible […]