Pennsylvania Republican Women remember the family of Mary Lewis in their thoughts and prayers

Mary Lewis Mary C. Lewis, 82, of New Cumberland, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in her residence Mary C. Lewis, 82, of New Cumberland, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was a retired Register of Wills for Cumberland County, PA. Mary was the Cumberland County Republican Chair for eight years (1992 – 2000), and very active in Republican politics statewide including, President, New Cumberland Council of Republican Women, President of the Federation of Councils of Republican Women of Cumberland County, Chair of the New Cumberland Republican Committee Persons and PA Council of Republican Women where she served as President from 2002 to 2004.
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As the Pennsylvania GOP prepares to make its endorsements for Supreme Court candidates this weekend, their decision could have significant historical impact.

As the Pennsylvania GOP prepares to make its endorsements for Supreme Court candidates this weekend, their decision could have significant historical impact. If Superior Court Judge Cheryl Allen (R), is among their choices, it would be the first time in Pennsylvania history that PA Republican leadership will have backed an African American for a seat on the state’s highest court.

Three African Americans served on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court previously, but each was appointed by the Democratic party. If successful, Judge Allen would become the first (continue reading)

2015 Loretta M. Sprenkle Memorial Essay Contest Sponsored by SUN Area Council of Republican Women

Loretta M. Sprenkle was a founding member of SUN Area Council of Republican Women. She passed away suddenly in early 2012 leaving a legacy of love of God, Family and Country. Loretta was committed to educating youth on the importance of Americanism.

2015 Topic: “The American Patriot I Most Admire.”

Rules: Students, grades 7-12, who attend public, private, parochial or home schools may submit one essay each.

Len Richey, former special assistant to Ronald Reagan speaker at Ronald Reagan Birthday Party

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We’re happy to announce  Mr. Len Ritchey as our guest speaker for the Ronald Reagan Birthday Party on February 6, 2015.  Mr. Ritchey is a career Navy officer who served as a special assistant to the Reagan Office of Administration.  He will share stories of his time working in the White House along with observations of Reagan’s legacy.

This party is for all ages.  Come (continue reading)

2015 PLC featured Speaker, Sharyl Attkisson

Former CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson has sued the Justice Department over the hacking of her computers, officially accusing the Obama administration of illegal surveillance while she was reporting on administration scandals.

In a series of legal filings that seek $35 million in damages, Attkisson alleges that three separate computer forensic exams showed that hackers used sophisticated methods to surreptitiously monitor her work between 2011 and 2013.

“I just think it’s important to send a message that people shouldn’t be victimized and throw up their hands and think there’s nothing they can do and they’re powerless,” Attkisson said (continue reading)

 

To register for the PA Leadership Conference go to http://www.paleadershipconference.org/

 

 

 

3 openings on top Pa. court draw lots of interest

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Every year is an election year in Pennsylvania, but 2015 has a quality that’s likely to shake up the usually mundane judicial races: three open seats on the seven-justice state Supreme Court.

A throng of more than a dozen hopefuls, including judges from lower courts and lawyers from outside the judiciary, are lining up – first for the party endorsements in January and February, then in the May 19 primary for the nominations that will be awarded to the top three vote-getters in each party.

The November election will decide which of the six candidates win the three seats – and the 10-year terms that go with them.

The outcome could easily flip the Republican Party’s slim 4-3 majority, and the simultaneous influx of so many new members is bound to change the face of the court in unpredictable ways.

This election will result in “a sea change on the court,” said (continue reading)