Falconry laws? Who knew?

Capitolwire: New law lets falconers hunt close to home.
By Kari L. Andren
Capitolwire
HARRISBURG (July 21) – A plan to allow falconers to hunt closer to buildings and homes took flight last week when Gov. Ed Rendell signed it into law.
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller, R-Franklin, now allows falconers to hunt within 50 yards of [...]

Post-budget round up

Capitolwire: Bills on fire-safe cigarettes, newborn screenings among those signed by governor.
By Kari L. Andren
Capitolwire
HARRISBURG (July 21) — Gov. Ed Rendell signed more than 80 bills into law as part of the annual flood of legislation passed in the weeks after the state budget.
Since June 27, the governor stamped his mark of approval on everything [...]