Rafferty first GOP candidate in state AG race; defends Corbett’s handling of Penn State investigation
November 30, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature
Three Democrats also running for office that GOP has held since 1980
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — A state senator has jumped into the race to be the state’s next
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UPDATED: Fewer employees doesn’t mean savings for distressed municipalities
November 30, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News
Several cities may never get out of state's Act 47
By Stacy Brown | PA Independent
This story was updated to include a correction on 12/1/11 at 10:35 a.m. See bottom of story
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PA still blocking shipment of wine to residents’ homes
November 29, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News
Supreme Court ruled PA's law unconstitutional in 2005
By Stacy Brown | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania residents soon could have wine shipped directly to their door from out-of-state wineries.
The Keystone State has not permitted… Read the rest
‘Cyber Monday’ puts state online sales tax laws under spotlight
November 28, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News
Taxpayers will be expected to collect and pay their own taxes on out-of-state purchases this year
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Americans are expected to hit online stores for record
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Unemployment Comp bill will create savings for employers without addressing solvency concerns
November 24, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature
Expected to be voted in early December from committee
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers want to borrow money at an anticipated lower interest rate that would pay off
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Lawmakers to get automatic pay raise; not all support it
November 24, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature
Legislation to suspend pay increase dies in committee
By Caleb Taylor | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers, who now make nearly double the salary of their average constituent, will receive an automatic
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New House districts disregard county borders in many cases
November 23, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Legislature
Some Chester, Montgomery county residents will be represented by Delaware, Lehigh county officials
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — When the new state House district maps become official, some residents might
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Corbett sidesteps blame in PSU scandal
November 22, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor
Could have told PSU board about Sandusky investigation earlier
By Stacy Brown | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett did not notify the Penn State University Board of Trustees about the… Read the rest
Penn State trustees face blame from Corbett
November 22, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News
Corbett says board should investigate itself
By Stacy Brown | PA Independent
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett said the Penn State University Board of Trustees could have taken action against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Exclusive: TSA Failed To Enforce Key Homeland Security Screening Process
November 22, 2011 | By PA Independent | Posted in General News, Investigations
By Bill McMorris | Old Dominion Watchdog
ALEXANDRIA — Holiday travelers could receive enhanced pat-downs at the hands of Transportation Security Administration agents in the next few days, but TSA failed to enforce a key foreign pilot screening… Read the rest
