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Revenue from online purchases tied to PA taxpayer honesty, biz February 22, 2012
PA gov’s budget could kill pension oversight group February 21, 2012
Corbett’s budget foreshadows surge in PA pension costs February 17, 2012
Week in review: PA weighs budget, spending cuts, taxes February 17, 2012
PA Liquor Board could pour $150M into state coffers February 16, 2012
PA moves forward with health-care exchange despite unknowns February 16, 2012
PA’s redistricting issue could affect U.S. Senate race February 15, 2012
PA divided over prevailing wage reforms February 15, 2012
Cuts to nursing home care PA’s plan to balance budget February 14, 2012
PA bills seek tighter regs for unemployment law February 14, 2012
PA biz tax phase out joins spending cuts, deficit in budget plan February 14, 2012
PA primary date depends on which path lawmakers take February 10, 2012
Week in review: Corbett budget proposal PA highlight February 10, 2012
Higher ed tuition likely to rise with, without PA aid February 9, 2012
PA taxpayer-funded biz development program target of reform February 9, 2012
PA shale fee bill may violate Corbett’s ‘no-tax’ pledge February 8, 2012
Corbett proposes flat-funded budget with no new taxes February 8, 2012
No guidance on transportation from Corbett’s budget address February 8, 2012
Occupy protesters from across PA boo Corbett’s budget plan February 7, 2012
PA gov calls for new school district block grant program February 7, 2012
UPDATED: Marcellus shale fee bill set for final votes in PA House, Senate February 7, 2012
Policy experts: Pensions, jobs should be PA gov’s budget focus February 7, 2012
VIDEO: PA Fiscal Office expects $500M shortfall in June February 6, 2012
VIDEO: Former Speaker DeWeese convicted on five counts, vows to appeal and continue holding office February 6, 2012
UPDATED – Supreme Court: Too many county and municipal splits in redistricting plan February 3, 2012
Week in review: PA Supremes throw primary election process into chaos February 3, 2012
BREAKING – Supreme Court: Too many county and municipal splits in redistricting plan February 3, 2012
Redistricting decision leaves local political committees scrambling to keep up February 2, 2012
Chester Upland parents deliver petition to Corbett urging him to keep schools open February 2, 2012
Online retailers hoping Congress acts as PA delays enforcement of sales tax law February 2, 2012
PA Dems, union back $30M grant program for failing schools February 1, 2012
PA fifth in school performance, though teachers fare badly January 31, 2012
No easy answers after Supreme Court tosses PA redistricting map January 30, 2012
Week in Review: PA court throws out redistricting plan, details unclear January 27, 2012
Absent a primary, Pennsylvania Democrats fail to register January 26, 2012
UPDATED: Plan to cut state House by 50 members will be debated on House floor January 25, 2012
Chester Upland financial crisis affects local PA charter school, too January 25, 2012
PA lawmakers grill education secretary over failing schools January 25, 2012
PA bill eliminates biz tax shelters, lowers biz income taxes January 25, 2012
PA Supreme Court hears redistricting challenges to new state legislative map January 23, 2012
Candidates, tea party leaders call on PA GOP to not endorse for U.S. Senate January 23, 2012
Week in Review: Shale is at the top of the pile January 20, 2012
Education secretary says Chester-Upland school district victim of poor management January 20, 2012
Federal tax code gets hammered by GOP Senate hopefuls January 20, 2012
School choice makes national waves January 19, 2012
Fiscal Office: PA’s financial future gets mixed review January 19, 2012
Educational choice in PA has expanded in past 20 years. January 19, 2012
Possible conflict of interest clouds Supreme Court hearing on redistricting January 18, 2012
Drilling protesters denounce shale bills as conference committee tries to hammer out deal January 17, 2012
Redistricting still the top issue as challenges head to state Supreme Court January 13, 2012
PA ratepayers could pay more to salvage solar industry January 13, 2012
PA seeks to tighten Medicaid-related financial services January 13, 2012
PA district maps under attack before state Supremes January 12, 2012
PA board OKs higher liquor, wine prices for first time in 18 months January 11, 2012
PA policy change aims to limit food stamp eligibility January 10, 2012
PA biz funding authority cuts red tape, puts taxpayers at risk January 10, 2012
Prevailing wage reforms could help local PA road projects January 9, 2012
With corporate tax revenue lagging, some question previous breaks January 6, 2012
Week In Review: Financial concerns are front and center as new year begins January 6, 2012
Corbett hopes spending freezes will help solve fiscal problems January 6, 2012
Auditor general: PA Turnpike teetering on financial doom January 5, 2012
More evangelicals back Santorum as Bachmann leaves GOP race January 5, 2012
PA Dems call for higher gas tax, fees to pay for roads, bridges January 4, 2012
PA freezes pay for high-level state jobs January 4, 2012
Romney wins Iowa caucuses by eight votes ahead of Santorum January 4, 2012
UPDATED: PA Senate leader: Target for new shale bill by February January 3, 2012
Hundreds pack candidate events on caucus eve; Romney brushes off Occupy protesters January 3, 2012
Could Santorum or Perry pull off caucus-night surprises? January 3, 2012
Some cities eye higher sales taxes to boost revenues December 30, 2011
Pensions need more than big payday to get back on track December 30, 2011
PA Society in NYC: Where the power brokers of state politics meet December 29, 2011
PA lost $376 million in faulty unemployment compensation payments in 2010 December 29, 2011
Alleged prostitution rings at PA massage parlors targeted December 28, 2011
State liquor stores not scrutinized by state police December 28, 2011
Municipal pensions face funding crisis in many cities December 27, 2011
Lawmakers: State colleges need more sunlight after PSU scandal December 27, 2011
Many Pennsylvania cities facing economic hardships December 26, 2011
Report: PA spent $200 million on college dropouts December 26, 2011
PA Week in review: Budget shortfall likely; district maps OK’d December 23, 2011
Auditor: Use PA toll money to improve high-speed train December 23, 2011
ANALYSIS: Fall session lacked big victories for Corbett, GOP December 22, 2011
PA cities get little relief from tax abatement programs December 22, 2011
Corbett’s budget axe swings toward PA state police December 21, 2011
Some of PA’s districts all over the congressional map December 21, 2011
With $750M deficit looming, PA mulls spending cuts December 21, 2011
PA House backs borrowing $3.5B to pay unemployment debt December 20, 2011
Congressional map passes House, on way to PA gov December 20, 2011
UPDATED: PA General Assembly approves $2.3B capital budget December 19, 2011
PA Week in review: Redistricting, shale fees, liquor privatization December 16, 2011
PA lawmakers send abortion regulation law to Corbett December 16, 2011
Rare committee to work on PA shale bill after lawmakers fail December 16, 2011
PA redistricting plan flies through four votes in about 48 hours December 15, 2011
UPDATED: PA lawmakers say redistricting process unfair, seek changes December 15, 2011
UPDATED: State Senate approves congressional redistricting plan December 15, 2011
UPDATED: New PA congressional map rife with gerrymandering December 14, 2011
PA lawmakers push hybrid plan for liquor privatization December 14, 2011
New PA House, Senate district maps win final approval December 13, 2011
PA Senate panel softens voter ID requirement, moves proposal ahead December 13, 2011
GOP Senate candidates agree: No tax hikes, cut federal spending December 10, 2011
Some cities could hit residents, visitors with higher sales taxes to close budget gaps December 9, 2011
Vouchers, shale still waiting as lawmakers put spotlight on Act 47 issues December 9, 2011
PA officials seek changes in arbitration law December 9, 2011
Pennsylvania Society attracts the power players of PA politics, leaves out the little guys December 8, 2011
Pulling back the curtain on PA Society events and sponsors December 8, 2011
PA boroughs, like big cities, facing fiscal meltdowns December 8, 2011
PA’s congressional maps will be made public Monday December 8, 2011
Shale fee bill moves ahead in Senate, but changes will be coming next week December 7, 2011
Lagging on sex trafficking laws, legislators hope to do something about it December 7, 2011
Up to 300,000 children are victims of sex trafficking in U.S. December 7, 2011
PA House to vote human-trafficking bill December 7, 2011
House, Senate consider education reforms as session clock winds down December 6, 2011
House discusses voucher bill, Piccola says sunset provision unacceptable December 6, 2011
State House moves closer to passing ‘abortion bill’ December 6, 2011
Official: Gaming Board transparency proposals deal a good hand to PA taxpayers December 6, 2011
Many issues remain as lawmakers return on Monday December 2, 2011
Updated: Laws, pending bills aim to cut down on prostitution at PA massage parlors December 2, 2011
New online sales tax policy could boost state revenues, hurt some businesses December 2, 2011
Lawmakers’ automatic pay hikes take effect December 1, 2011
UPDATED: Barletta, Holden likely will see changes to make districts safer on new congressional map December 1, 2011
Rafferty first GOP candidate in state AG race; defends Corbett’s handling of Penn State investigation November 30, 2011
UPDATED: Fewer employees doesn’t mean savings for distressed municipalities November 30, 2011
PA still blocking shipment of wine to residents’ homes November 29, 2011
‘Cyber Monday’ puts state online sales tax laws under spotlight November 28, 2011
Unemployment Comp bill will create savings for employers without addressing solvency concerns November 24, 2011
Lawmakers to get automatic pay raise; not all support it November 24, 2011
New House districts disregard county borders in many cases November 23, 2011
Corbett sidesteps blame in PSU scandal November 22, 2011
Penn State trustees face blame from Corbett November 22, 2011
Exclusive: TSA Failed To Enforce Key Homeland Security Screening Process November 22, 2011
Delaware County legislative maps get scrutinized November 22, 2011
Report calls state-related universities least transparent nationally November 22, 2011
FINAL: Occupy movement disrupts redistricting commission meeting November 18, 2011
UPDATE: Occupy movement disrupt redistricting commission meeting November 18, 2011
Occupy Harrisburg protesters disrupt redistricting commission meeting November 18, 2011
House, Senate pass natural gas impact fee bills three days apart November 18, 2011
New Senate map removes potential challenger from Pileggi’s district November 18, 2011
Penn State could raise tuition to cover damages from civil lawsuits November 17, 2011
Teacher evaluation proposal includes charter schools November 16, 2011
Lawmakers look to put sunlight on state-related universities November 16, 2011
Senate OKs $350M in spending for flood victims, infrastructure repair November 16, 2011
VIDEOS: Corbett, Rendell offer dueling views on education policy November 16, 2011
Parents, students rally for school choice November 16, 2011
Scranton challenges federal audit’s claim of $11M in misused funds November 15, 2011
State lawmakers pushing for tougher mandatory reporting law after PSU scandal November 15, 2011
Cameras may target red light runners in more PA cities November 14, 2011
Occupy protesters have separate goals November 11, 2011
Centre County township looking to state water protection program for backdoor drilling ban November 10, 2011
VIDEOS: Corbett inks texting ban into law November 10, 2011
VIDEO: Gov. Corbett disappointed with lack of action by Penn State November 10, 2011
Wecht, Covey win open appellate court seats in Tuesday’s election November 9, 2011
Prosecuting Penn State scandal could hinge on state’s mandatory reporting law November 9, 2011
Judges’ financial data not as clear as other officials’ November 8, 2011
Cambria County wind farm receives $3.2 million state grant November 7, 2011
Social conservatives say Santorum leaves little doubt about where he stands November 4, 2011
Lawmaker seeks new system to pick judges in PA November 4, 2011
Ethics rules mute Pennsylvania judicial candidates November 4, 2011
Teacher evaluation changes could consider student performance November 3, 2011
House moves Corbett-proposed impact fee plan November 2, 2011
Santorum completes 99-county tour, says campaign has taken its toll November 2, 2011
GOP candidates: End tax credits on ethanol, wind energy November 1, 2011
Texting while driving ban passes House, Senate November 1, 2011
Centre County sees more representation after bucking population trend November 1, 2011
Chester, Berks counties get new House districts October 31, 2011
New Senate seat headed to Monroe County as Brewster is ousted by plan October 31, 2011
With large majority in support, House unable to pass a texting while driving ban October 28, 2011
New state Senate, House districts will be announced Monday October 28, 2011
Governor has deep divides to bridge on Marcellus fee October 27, 2011
On The Record: State Rep. Scott Hutchinson and debate over Marcellus shale October 27, 2011
Senate narrowly passes school choice bill, moving voucher battle to state House October 26, 2011
Red light cameras expected to expand beyond Philadelphia October 26, 2011
Legislation would require parental consent for teen tanners October 25, 2011
Voucher bill moves forward, Senate vote expected Wednesday October 25, 2011
Modified Corbett education reform plan readied for Tuesday vote in Senate committee October 24, 2011
E-Verify legislation leads to strange political alliances October 21, 2011
Cities beyond Harrisburg also face economic difficulties October 20, 2011
Lawmaker look to smaller state House to reduce costs October 20, 2011
Tired of waiting for Corbett, Senate GOP prepares transportation package October 19, 2011
PUC: Utilities must improve communication skills, but response to Irene efficient October 18, 2011
Lawmakers, education officials try additional measures to fund universities October 18, 2011
Inheritance tax a burden to small businesses and family farms, unmarried people October 17, 2011
Corbett plans to grade teachers more like students October 14, 2011
Utility officials pleased with response to Irene despite some difficulties October 13, 2011
Several key lawmakers not impressed with Corbett’s education plan October 12, 2011
Voucher proposal will be battleground for Corbett’s education plan October 11, 2011
Pensions need more than big payday to get back on track October 10, 2011
Provisions in Obama’s jobs bill could be costly for PA October 7, 2011
UPDATED: County officials in drilling areas want more revenue, not responsibility October 6, 2011
High ranking GOP Senator joins privatization battle as Corbett reviews crucial report October 6, 2011
Education reform rises, transportation falls on Corbett’s agenda October 5, 2011
Congressional district-based electoral votes would have changed history, but rarely October 4, 2011
Republicans look to amend prevailing wage requirements October 4, 2011
Lawmakers view Corbett’s shale plan as starting point, October deadline set in Senate October 3, 2011
All eyes on Corbett when it comes to transportation plan September 30, 2011
Republicans in Harrisburg pushing English-only law September 29, 2011
Piano teacher plays a different kind of redistricting plan September 29, 2011
Lawmakers consider creating disaster relief fund September 27, 2011
Former President Bush confidently defends bailouts, foreign policy choices September 27, 2011
Senate Democrats say $1 billion in debt spending will stimulate jobs September 26, 2011
Santorum: Running on a shoestring, but making headway September 26, 2011
Pennsylvania spent $376 million in erroneous unemployment payments last year September 23, 2011
Pennsylvania is anti-business but improving, surveys say September 23, 2011
Congressional Republicans skeptical of Electoral College change September 22, 2011
Casino revenue study warns of competition from other states, cannibalization from within September 21, 2011
Wine kiosks shut down amid competing lawsuits between company and liquor board September 20, 2011
Lawmakers propose using budget surplus, additional borrowing to fund flood restorations September 20, 2011
Senate returns to Harrisburg, wide range of issues on tap for fall session September 19, 2011
Planning board pushing 422 toll/transit plan shutting out public access September 16, 2011
UPDATED: Drivers will subsidize new rail line in 422 tolling plan September 15, 2011
Liquor Board launched wine kiosks without independent research to determine sales estimates September 14, 2011
Republican plan would change presidential electoral process in Pennsylvania September 13, 2011
Pennsylvania has mixed response to Obama’s new jobs plan September 12, 2011
Residents brace for Central PA’s worst flooding in years September 9, 2011
State departments advised to look for opportunities to privatize some services September 8, 2011
Northeast counties are key pieces in redrawing Pennsylvania state Senate districts September 7, 2011
New independent contractor law has unintended consequences September 6, 2011
Study: PA favors unions, lags in business climate September 2, 2011
Annual utility reports likely will exclude Irene data September 1, 2011
Farms could lose workers if tougher rules on illegal immigrants are adopted August 31, 2011
Right-to-work debate is a numbers game August 22, 2011
Auditor general fuming over heating assistance program’s problems August 19, 2011
After 15 years, former education secretary still pushing school choice in PA August 18, 2011
Redistricting commission has 90 days to draw new House, Senate districts August 17, 2011
Right-to-work measures latest battleground between business, labor August 16, 2011
Lawmakers’ pensions could change to 401(k)-style plans August 13, 2011
Liquor board chief defends wine kiosks August 11, 2011
Changes to mandated wage laws could mean savings for taxpayers, less pay for workers August 10, 2011
Smith: Eliminate a quarter of state House districts August 9, 2011
Santorum struggling with name recognition as critical Iowa straw poll approaches August 9, 2011
The future of wine kiosks is uncertain August 8, 2011
Lawmakers move to update Child Labor Law August 5, 2011
Philadelphia school district criticized at House Education Committee meeting August 5, 2011
UPDATED: Tomalis: Testing should be required of voucher students August 3, 2011
Budget, union contracts help Corbett boost his ratings with voters August 3, 2011
Energy deregulation benefiting consumers August 3, 2011
Auditor general report finds major problems with Liquor Control Board August 2, 2011
Transportation Funding Commission suggests enabling legislation for red light cameras August 1, 2011
Santorum: Democrats ‘hooking’ Americans on entitlements August 1, 2011
House Education Committee begins hearings on school choice July 29, 2011
Alternative sentencing slowing Corrections cost increases July 29, 2011
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources fill budget gap with gas drilling funds July 28, 2011
PennDOT Secretary: Tolling state roads a long-term solution July 28, 2011
Turzai outlines plan to privatize liquor stores before House Liquor Committee July 28, 2011
Senator aims to move table game revenues from general fund to property tax relief fund July 26, 2011
Santorum blasts Obama’s approach to the economy, budget July 26, 2011
McCord: Driver and vehicle fees should count as tax increases July 25, 2011
Pennsylvania faces higher interest rates with federal debt downgrade July 22, 2011
Senators: Marcellus commission delayed legislative action July 22, 2011
‘No tax pledge’ still influences impact fee debate July 22, 2011
Turnpike: Cash customers to get hit with 10-percent toll increase July 21, 2011
Raises in public sector union contracts fail to generate controversy July 20, 2011
Salary increases on the rise at state universities July 20, 2011
Mandatory sentences take some blame for massive prison spending increases July 19, 2011
Penn State raises tuition after state budget cuts July 18, 2011
Updated: Commission recommends higher vehicle and driver fees, gas tax increase July 18, 2011
Impact fee debate will shift back to legislature after commission’s report July 16, 2011
Pooling included in shale commission recommendations July 15, 2011
Universities raise tuition following deep budget cuts July 14, 2011
Governor’s office anticipates bond sale in coming months July 11, 2011
Liquor store privatization battle begins, again July 8, 2011
Hunters may be able to hunt game on Sundays July 8, 2011
Legislative pay continues to increase even after 2005 late-night vote July 7, 2011
Anti-texting laws may not be enough to curb crashes July 7, 2011
Property tax reforms still leave big loopholes for school districts July 6, 2011
Corbett fulfilled promises, say political analysts July 6, 2011
Analysis: Budget season brought mix of wins, losses for Corbett July 1, 2011
Property tax reform final piece of state budget July 1, 2011
Many schools have yet to enact pay freeze despite budget cuts June 30, 2011
Proposal would give voters greater control over property tax hikes June 30, 2011
State budget goes to Corbett, other bills coming June 30, 2011
Senate caucus operations see bump in spending June 29, 2011
Natural gas impact fee plans dead until fall June 29, 2011
Schools to receive $286 million in restored funds June 29, 2011
University funding bills move forward June 28, 2011
Senate Appropriations Committee passes budget June 28, 2011
Time has likely run out on school voucher bills June 28, 2011
Commission to push for tolls to fund mass transit June 27, 2011
Liquor laws to change if governor signs legislation June 24, 2011
House advances university funding bills June 24, 2011
Senate announces deal on budget framework June 23, 2011
Corbett, Union Reach Tentative Agreement June 23, 2011
Clock is ticking on budget deal in Harrisburg June 23, 2011
Fiscal watch site could move from Treasury to governor’s office June 23, 2011
Marcellus shale debate continues to build June 22, 2011
Motorcycle sales on Sunday could soon be legal in PA June 22, 2011
Santorum turns focus back on social issues June 22, 2011
‘No-tax’ pledge is key component of state budget debate June 21, 2011
Pennsylvania’s income, property tax burden driving people out June 21, 2011
CORRECTED: Next two days will determine outcome of school choice battle June 20, 2011
‘Castle Doctrine’ bill passes state Senate, heads to governor June 20, 2011
Drillers, local governments at odds over zoning provision in impact fee June 17, 2011
Revenue surplus at center of Pennsylvania budget debate June 17, 2011
House leader expected to endorse compromise school choice bill next week June 16, 2011
Unemployment benefits deal will not address PA’s debt June 16, 2011
House natural gas plan includes longer period of fees June 16, 2011
Congressional redistricting process under way in Harrisburg June 15, 2011
Natural gas drilling fee advances in state Senate June 14, 2011
Unemployment compensation bill continues to wait as House GOP divided June 14, 2011
State House votes to ban synthetic marijuana, cocaine June 13, 2011
School pension system facing dire situation June 10, 2011
After good quarter, SERS still needs higher contributions June 10, 2011
Piccola: Education Department should get $1.4M more June 8, 2011
Amendments to unemployment comp bills may stall passage June 7, 2011
Texting while driving would be primary offense after Senate amendment June 7, 2011
422 tolling plan gets no opposition from transportation commission June 6, 2011
Senate anticipates few changes to House budget June 3, 2011
Expert: Photo ID best way to detect voter fraud June 3, 2011
House Democrats look into supporting Independent primary election voting June 2, 2011
PA may ban teens from tanning salons June 1, 2011
$540 million revenue overestimate gobbled up by Senate, House Democrats June 1, 2011
Schools hold more than $3 billion in reserve funds June 1, 2011
Legal advertising bill faces changes to maintain newspapers’ stake May 31, 2011
Tolling, possible savings on Transportation Funding Commission agenda May 27, 2011
Treasurer’s proposal would have casinos begin fund repayments July 1 May 26, 2011
Unemployment benefits accessed at casino ATMs May 25, 2011
More lawmakers asking for a smaller state House May 25, 2011
House Republicans pass budget bill over Democratic protests May 25, 2011
Grand jury report slams Gaming Control Board May 25, 2011
House rejects unemployment compensation legislation ejected May 25, 2011
State budget takes center stage May 24, 2011
State vehicle fleet being held to higher standard May 24, 2011
Low pension contributions in new budget mean higher property taxes later May 24, 2011
Auditor general opposes bill to publish legal notices online May 24, 2011
Local ordinances will be Marcellus shale battlegrounds May 21, 2011
1,000 jobs hang in balance under PA publication proposal May 20, 2011
Pennsylvania income tax forms will include “Use Tax” next year May 18, 2011
Voters mixed on how Corbett’s budget affects local governments May 17, 2011
Pileggi: Gas issue not necessarily connected to budget deal May 16, 2011
Bill: Allow wine, spirits to be sold at beer distributors May 14, 2011
Local governments could advertise public notices online May 13, 2011
Wagner: GOP welfare cuts good, reforms would be better May 13, 2011
Farmers highlight Pennsylvania gas industry’s positive impact May 12, 2011
Redistricting commission meets for first time, passes organizational resolutions May 12, 2011
Republicans will not use excess revenue in state budget May 11, 2011
Sen. Piccola: House-passed school choice bill DOA in Senate. May 10, 2011
Lawmakers consider distracted driving bills, moving towards single approach May 10, 2011
Taxpayers will cover costs of photo IDs for voters under proposed change May 9, 2011
Corman only central PA lawmaker to report gifts in 2010 May 7, 2011
Northeast legislators rake in transportation, hospitality and other gifts May 6, 2011
Southeast legislators rake in transportation, hospitality and other gifts May 6, 2011
On The Record: State Rep. Jim Cox May 6, 2011
Senate, Corbett Administration differ on plans for Marcellus shale impact fee May 5, 2011
Alcohol suppliers warn higher prices possible with Liquor Control Board reforms May 4, 2011
Budget cut protestors, union members rally outside state Capitol May 4, 2011
Students, teachers pushing for newest school choice proposals May 3, 2011
House Committee approves distracted driving bills May 3, 2011
Labor issues stall transportation partnerships bill in PA House May 3, 2011
Tax hike proposals may go to referendum May 2, 2011
Legislators grapple with proposed education cuts, philosophy change April 29, 2011
New natural gas proposal draws mixed reactions April 28, 2011
Poll: Pennsylvanians divided over Corbett’s first 100 days April 27, 2011
House GOP moving narrower school choice proposal April 26, 2011
Transportation commission will not consider higher gas taxes, leasing Turnpike April 25, 2011
Transportation commission will not consider higher gas taxes, leasing Turnpike. April 25, 2011
Budget discussions will focus on how to handle state’s tax revenue surplus April 22, 2011
State EPA cracks down on Marcellus shale drillers April 22, 2011
GOP senators seek to trim labor unions’ financial muscle April 21, 2011
Drivers could pay the price for ‘distracted driving’ April 20, 2011
Supreme Court appoints redistricting commission chair April 19, 2011
Water main line breaks in capital raise water integrity concerns across state April 19, 2011
Lowered expectations for pension system still too high, says study April 19, 2011
PA Independent Welcomed Into State Press Association April 19, 2011
State Pension Problems Drawing National Attention April 18, 2011
Water main break shuts down state Capitol, workers still paid April 18, 2011
Lawmakers ponder whether to pursue online sales tax April 16, 2011
$61 million in teacher association payments, dues, traced back to tax dollars April 14, 2011
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort gets final state gaming license April 14, 2011
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board proposes ten ideas for modernization April 13, 2011
Volunteer firefighters running low, unable to handle natural gas incidents April 13, 2011
Students rally for school choice, Senate postpones final vote April 13, 2011
Expanded Castle Doctrine passes state House, again April 12, 2011
House divided over jury awards legislation April 12, 2011
Amended School Choice Bill Heading To Senate Floor April 11, 2011
School choice bill could pass Senate next week April 8, 2011
Corbett wants to roll back pay increase for unionized state employees April 7, 2011
GOP promises more accountability, less fraud in Welfare Department April 6, 2011
Proposal would require photo ID at polling places April 6, 2011
School districts could use $2.5 billion in reserve funds to cushion budget blow April 6, 2011
Bill would require supermajority for property tax increases April 5, 2011
PA Democratic senators call for Corbett to revoke new drilling inspection policy April 5, 2011
Bridge problems flying under Corbett’s radar April 5, 2011
Supreme Court may have to appoint redistricting chair April 4, 2011
How Pennsylvania’s budget deficit could be worse April 1, 2011
Lawmakers, analysts weigh pros and cons of smaller legislature March 31, 2011
Welfare department aims to cut out abuse, fraud rates March 30, 2011
Employer taxes climbing to pay back PA’s unemployment debt March 30, 2011
Education secretary: School districts have to deal with cuts March 29, 2011
Students say budget cuts will limit their options March 29, 2011
Union leader: State has ‘best of both worlds’ when it comes to liquor March 29, 2011
Marcellus shale commission will not consider severance tax March 25, 2011
Legislation would tie Pennsylvania minimum wage to inflation March 25, 2011
Business loan fund gets $330 million from tobacco fund March 24, 2011
DEP could impose stiffer penalties for repeat violators March 24, 2011
Senate hearing on State System of Higher Education bemoans lack of dollars March 24, 2011
PA governor, congressmen tackle federal health care act on first anniversary March 23, 2011
PennDOT will consider private investment for road projects March 23, 2011
State pays less to house prisoners out of state March 22, 2011
Senators push school district mandate-relief legislation package March 22, 2011
Liquor stores want to be more like private businesses March 22, 2011
Twenty-five percent of state pension plans unfunded March 21, 2011
State vehicle fleet being reviewed for cost effectiveness March 21, 2011
House Education Committee examining governor’s higher education cuts March 18, 2011
Congressman, special interests apparently pulling strings in redistricting process March 18, 2011
Environmental Protection budget hearing stuck on flood control project March 16, 2011
Tuition increases not the only tool for state universities facing budget crunch March 16, 2011
Property tax relief reserve fund nearly drained, committee hearing reveals March 16, 2011
Top Republican won’t support Corbett’s budget March 16, 2011
Corbett’s old office asks for budget increase March 16, 2011
Pennsylvania’s special funds should be moved to general fund, experts argue March 14, 2011
Scranton Tea Party leader declares U.S. Senate run March 14, 2011
Tuition at PA’s state subsidized colleges gradual, never goes down March 12, 2011
On the Record: Sen. Vincent Hughes March 11, 2011
Corbett puts philosophical over fiscal in on-going Pennsylvania liquor debate March 10, 2011
Film Tax Credit survives Corbett’s budget cuts March 9, 2011
DCED facing grant cutbacks beyond WAMs March 9, 2011
Hughes: Corbett budget misplaces priorities for spending, cuts March 9, 2011
PA adopts federal tax changes for businesses March 9, 2011
Corbett’s budget includes dramatic higher education cuts March 8, 2011
Corbett Delivers First Budget Address, Stresses Jobs and Spending Cuts March 8, 2011
Corbett’s Proposed Budget Cuts, Increases March 8, 2011
Corbett’s ‘no-tax’ budget draws scorn, applause March 8, 2011
Analysis: Questions Surround Corbett’s First Budget Address March 8, 2011
PA House Judiciary Passes Amended Castle Doctrine March 8, 2011
PA House Approves ‘Cut And Replace’ On Education Funding March 8, 2011
House Approves Repeal Of Sprinkler Mandate For Pennsylvania Homes March 8, 2011
State Liquor Stores Face No Scrutiny From State Police March 4, 2011
Two Unions Back School Choice Proposal March 4, 2011
Pennsylvania Gears Up for Public, Private Sector Unionization Fight March 4, 2011
Wagner: Rendell, Lawmakers’ Budget Gimmicks Killed AdultBasic March 3, 2011
Sen. Orie’s Trial Ends With Mistrial March 3, 2011
Lawmakers Want Investigation of Hazleton Facility March 2, 2011
Counties Pushing For Jury Commissioner Abolition With Three Bills March 2, 2011
DEP Nominee Addresses Environmental Concerns Of Gas Drilling March 2, 2011
Senate Delays Corbett Nominee Confirmation March 1, 2011
Lawmakers Introduce Package To Overhaul State Illegal Immigration Laws March 1, 2011
Corbett Names Former Democrat to Philly Oversite Authority March 1, 2011
School Choice Bill Takes First Step Towards Passage March 1, 2011
Corbett Will Take Helm At Delaware River Port Authority March 1, 2011
Sprinkler Mandate Repeal Starts Moving In State House February 28, 2011
Zogby Says “Day of Reckoning” Has Come To State’s Fiscal House February 28, 2011
Effort To Open Restaurant Wine Sales Planned February 25, 2011
Pennsylvania Fifth In U.S. For Per Capita Federal Health Care Spending February 25, 2011
New Website Launching Friday February 24, 2011
Opposition Forces In Pennsylvania Moving On REAL ID February 24, 2011
Local Mandates Could Drive Up Taxes Even If State Decreases Spending February 23, 2011
Conservative-Liberal Face-off May Be Coming February 23, 2011
Pennsylvania Ranks Tenth In Overall Tax Burden February 23, 2011
VIDEO: Marcellus Shale Students Riding Wave of Opportunity February 22, 2011
Corbett Budget Address Will Be Closely Watched By Public Unions February 22, 2011
Pennsbury School District In Uproar Over Contracts, Homework “Propaganda” February 18, 2011
School Choice Bill Causing Tea Party Civil War February 18, 2011
Grand Jury Probing Former Sen. Mellow February 17, 2011
Report Shows Pension Crisis Runs Deep At Municipal Level February 17, 2011
Possible School Choice Amendment Would Eliminate Statewide Vouchers February 16, 2011
Corbett’s Education Secretary Says Reform Is Urgent February 16, 2011
Rafferty to Reintroduce Stalled Green Buildings Mandate February 16, 2011
Senate Judiciary Considers Preventative Spending Over Prison Costs February 15, 2011
Gaming Control Board Fears Personal Liability February 15, 2011
Corbett: Philly Abortion Scandal Not A Pro-Life Or Pro-Choice Issue February 15, 2011
Gambling Bills Pass House Easily February 15, 2011
Synthetic Drugs Could Be Added To Banned Substances List February 15, 2011
Scarnati Will Reimburse Gas Company For Super Bowl Trip February 14, 2011
Contradictions, Confusion At Senate Liquor Hearings February 14, 2011
Citizens Defeat Property Tax Increase In Westmoreland County February 11, 2011
Proposal Would Change Property Tax System February 11, 2011
Republicans Split Over Gaming Control Board Legislation February 11, 2011
Report Shows Pennsylvania Spent Over $200 Million on College Dropouts February 11, 2011
Auditor General Calls Out State Tax Equalization Board For Assessment Errors February 10, 2011
Federal Government Might Consider Waiving Unemployment Debt Interest Payments February 10, 2011
House Passes Legislation to Create Government Expenditure Site February 9, 2011
Teachers’ Unions Say Budget, Opposition To Vouchers Are Top Priorities February 9, 2011
Raise A Glass: Modernization Of PA Liquor Codes Underway February 9, 2011
House Dems: State’s Environmental Funds Need Severance Tax February 8, 2011
Earll Warns House Gaming Committee February 8, 2011
Battle Over Residential Sprinkler Systems Flaring Up February 8, 2011
Corbett Names Linda Kelly to Succeed Him as Attorney General February 8, 2011
Filling Out Corbett’s Cabinet February 8, 2011
House Quickly Passes First Reform Bills Package February 8, 2011
Gambling Investigations May Move To Attorney General February 7, 2011
Abortion Limitations Move Forward in Congress, State Senate February 7, 2011
Lawmakers May Have To Wait For Gaming Board Jobs February 7, 2011
Rendell’s New Bosses Praise Pennsylvania Export Program February 7, 2011
House Committee Moves Bill To Block Federal Health Care Mandate February 7, 2011
On The Record: State Rep. Ron Miller February 4, 2011
Senator Wants Property Taxes To Mitigate Local Impacts Of Gas Drilling February 4, 2011
Senate Republicans, Orie Try To Postpone Her Trial February 4, 2011
Corbett’s February Freeze February 4, 2011
Drilling Prohibitions Could Cost Municipalities Too Much to Chance February 3, 2011
Crowded State Prisons Eyed For Reforms February 3, 2011
Chester County Commissioner Sent Campaign Emails To Government Offices February 3, 2011
All In The Family: Maria Donatucci Replaces Late Husband In State House February 2, 2011
Online Sales Taxes Could Be Targeted By State February 1, 2011
House Passes Amendments to Reform Bills, Delays Vote January 31, 2011
UPDATED: Republicans Hold Off On Punitive Rule Changes, For Now January 31, 2011
On The Record: State Sen. John Eichelberger January 28, 2011
Prison Population, Corrections Spending Swell with Drug Offenders January 27, 2011
Replacing Foxwoods’ License Could Take Years January 27, 2011
Pennsylvania Independent Announces New Affiliation With The Franklin Center For Government And Public Integrity January 27, 2011
House Dems Angry About GOP’s New Rules January 26, 2011
Senate Debates Local Impact Of Gas Drilling January 26, 2011
New Barnes Foundation on the Parkway Stumbles on Sustainability January 26, 2011
Gov. Corbett Announces Reform Priorities, Support for Biennial Budget January 25, 2011
Rendell’s Controversial New Jobs January 25, 2011
PA Independent Celebrates One Year Anniversary January 25, 2011
Sen. Orie Dismissal Plea Rejected January 25, 2011
Senators Criticize PSBA Opposition To Public Education Reforms January 25, 2011
Philly Shipyard Gets Relief On Obligations January 24, 2011
Reform Proposals Approved By House Committee January 24, 2011
Turzai Lays Out Long List Of Legislative Goals January 24, 2011
Leaders Pledge To Make Redistricting Open, Fair January 21, 2011
Corbett Faces Manufacturing Decline January 21, 2011
Westmoreland County Economic Development Project 34 Years In The Making January 20, 2011
UPDATED: McCord Allowed Access To Gaming Board’s Private Meetings January 20, 2011
Spending Transparency Website Could Save Millions, Says State Rep January 20, 2011
State Police Settle with ACLU Over Obscene Language Citations January 19, 2011
Commonwealth Court Hears McCord’s Request For Emergency Injunction Against Gaming Board January 19, 2011
New Gov. Corbett Avoids Policy Points During Inaugural Speech January 18, 2011
Drilling Protesters Have Their Say At Inauguration January 18, 2011
Lawmakers React To Corbett’s Inaugural Address January 18, 2011
Cawley: Corbett Administration Committed To ‘No-Tax’ Pledge January 17, 2011
Corporate Welfare: A Philadelphia Story, Part II January 17, 2011
Corporate Welfare: A Philadelphia Story, Part I January 14, 2011
Death Penalty Should Be Examined, Rendell Argues January 14, 2011
Another Saul Ewing Boss Gets Spot In Corbett Administration January 13, 2011
Battle Over Reapportionment, Redistricting Set To Begin January 13, 2011
Filling Out Corbett’s Cabinet January 13, 2011
Another Saul Ewing Boss Gets Spot In Corbett Administration January 13, 2011
Rendell Praises Stimulus and Stimulus Projects Across the State January 13, 2011
Will Tom Corbett Have To Play “The Grinch”? January 13, 2011
Corrected: Pennsylvania Tea Partiers Reject Violence As Political Means January 12, 2011
Corbett’s Transportation Secretary Nominee Involved In Failed I-80 Tolling Project January 12, 2011
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Pittsburgh Coal-Burning Power Plant January 12, 2011
Poor Kids May Get Exit From Failing Government Schools January 11, 2011
State Will Offer TastyKake $1 Million Loan January 11, 2011
Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania: “We’re Here to Help” January 11, 2011
Rendell’s Warning To Corbett: Don’t Blame Me January 11, 2011
Local Governments Dependent on State Recycling Grant Program January 10, 2011
Attorney General’s Office Pays $3.4 Million To Private Tax Collectors January 10, 2011
Corbett Nominates Wife Of Key Law Firm Chief For Secretary of Commonwealth January 10, 2011
On The Record: State Rep. Greg Vitali January 7, 2011
Wagner Reviewing Possible Philly Schools Probe January 7, 2011
Schroder Promises Tough Oversight On Gambling January 7, 2011
Corbett Picks AG Staffer For General Services Secretary January 6, 2011
State House Passes Resolution Limiting Appropriations Committee January 6, 2011
Group Continues Pressuring Penn State’s ‘Climate-Gate’ Professor January 6, 2011
Fight Between Gaming Control Board And Treasurer Continues January 6, 2011
Metcalfe Rallies Against Birthright Citizenship, Plans For New Chairman Role January 5, 2011
William F. Ward Named Corbett Chief of Staff January 5, 2011
The Disappearing TastyKake January 5, 2011
State House Elects Sam Smith as Speaker January 4, 2011
Corbett Looks To New York For Health Secretary January 4, 2011
Gas Drilling Critics Say Corbett Will Endanger Property Rights With Forced Pooling January 4, 2011
Sen. Hughes: Across The Board Budget Cuts Won’t Work January 4, 2011
Corbett Looks To New York For Health Secretary January 4, 2011
One Mile Trail Will Cost Taxpayers $750,000 January 3, 2011
Rendell Tops $2 Billion in RACP Funding January 3, 2011
December Tax Revenues Higher Than Expected January 3, 2011
Issa Drops Sestak Job Offer Probe January 3, 2011
Corbett Criticized For Twitter Subpoenas December 31, 2010
School Reserve Funds Total Over $2 Billion December 31, 2010
Pennsylvania Overpaid $374 Million For Unemployment Benefits In 2009 December 31, 2010
Republicans Win Control Of State Government, Lose Excuses December 30, 2010
Pennsylvania Spends More Than Any Other State On Lobbyists In Washington D.C. December 30, 2010
Taxpayers Subsidize Tamaqua Property Purchase December 30, 2010
Government Unions Grow As Private Sector Fades December 29, 2010
Pennsylvania Ranks Fourth In Unemployment Debt December 29, 2010
Whistleblower Suit Allows Peek Inside AG’s Office December 29, 2010
Turnpike Spent $24 Million On Failed I-80 Tolling Project December 28, 2010
Supreme Court Gives Gaming Board Special Treatment December 28, 2010
Five Years Later, Many Pay Raise Legislators Still In Office December 28, 2010
2010: The Year In Review December 27, 2010
Nearly Half of State’s Municipal Pensions Distressed December 27, 2010
WAMs Are Still Part Of “Bare Bones” Budget December 27, 2010
$1 Billion And Counting For State’s Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums December 27, 2010
Pennsylvania Tea Party Sought Influence Rather Than Revolution December 23, 2010
Former Ridge Education Secretary Will Lead Budget Office Under Corbett December 22, 2010
House Committee Chairs Named For 2011 December 22, 2010
UPDATED: Federal Report Disputes Potential Medicaid Cost-Savings December 21, 2010
Census 2010: Taxes Play A Role In Pennsylvania Losing Another Congressional Seat December 21, 2010
Medicaid Report Based Entirely Upon State-Reported Data December 21, 2010
CORRECTED: PSERS Might Lower Assumed Rate Of Return For Pension Investments December 18, 2010
Property Taxes Leave Homeowners Between a Rock and a Hard Place December 17, 2010
Rendell Administration Leaving Massive Debt For Corbett December 16, 2010
Pennsylvania November Job Figures Show Growth in Most Labor Sectors December 16, 2010
Taxpayers Won’t Have To Build $11 Million Water Pipeline December 16, 2010
Voters Oppose New Taxes But Expect Them Anyway December 15, 2010
Harrisburg Becomes State’s 20th Distressed City December 15, 2010
Former Sen. Musto Enters Not-Guilty Plea Before U.S. Magistrate December 15, 2010
Private Partnerships A Possible Transportation Solution December 14, 2010
UPDATED: Attorney General Asked To Investigate Philly Superintendent December 14, 2010
District Attorney in Orie Case Asks for Jury Selection Outside Allegheny County December 14, 2010
Allegheny Port Authority Bail Out Gets Official Okay December 13, 2010
A Thanksgiving Message From PA Independent November 25, 2010
Auditor General Calls for Consolidation of State Pharmaceutical Drug Purchasing November 17, 2010
Another Round Of “Green” Investments Will Cost Taxpayers $8 Million November 16, 2010
Republicans Win Control of State Government, Lose Excuses November 4, 2010
After Allegations Of Fraud, Bucks County Will Wait To Count Absentee Ballots November 2, 2010
Absentee Ballot Returns Show Higher Participation from GOP Than Dems October 27, 2010
Advance Notice For Transit Strikes Removed From Transportation Bill October 6, 2010
Abortion Ban in State Health Exchange Could Have Spillover Effects October 6, 2010
Amendment Redistributes Severance Tax Revenue September 28, 2010
$1 Billion And Counting For State’s Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums September 17, 2010
AG Wants ‘Unusual’ Combined Trial For DeWeese, Stetler September 2, 2010
Pennsylvania Overpaid $374 Million For Unemployment Benefits In 2009 August 31, 2010
Pennsylvania Legislators Flying a Too-Friendly Sky? August 16, 2010
Edinboro University Death A Suicide? August 12, 2010
$141 Million Goes to Stadium Construction August 10, 2010
Pennsylvania Ranks Fourth In Unemployment Debt August 6, 2010
Acquitted Bonusgate Defendent Alleges “Political Conspiracy” August 3, 2010
Nearly Half of State’s Municipal Pensions Distressed July 30, 2010
Auditor General Joins Calls for Reform July 27, 2010
Accountability in the Delaware River Port Authority Hard to Come By July 26, 2010
AG Files Motion to Dismiss Part of ACORN Lawsuit July 19, 2010
$30 Million in RACP Available For Pitt Medical Center July 14, 2010
Barnes Foundation Moving with RACP Funds July 13, 2010
Pennsylvania Spends More Money Than Any Other State on Lobbyists in Washington D.C. July 9, 2010
A Third of RACP Going to Rendell July 8, 2010
Five Years Later, Pay Raise Legislators Still in Office July 7, 2010
WAMs Are Still Part of “Bare Bones” Budget July 1, 2010
Auditor General Out of Family Court Probe, For Now June 17, 2010
Alternative Energy Standards Reports Missing June 16, 2010
Assembly Not Looking at Family Court Gaffe June 14, 2010
17 Days to Toothless Budget Deadline June 11, 2010
PA Supreme Court Gives Gaming Board Special Treatment June 3, 2010
Corbett Criticized for Twitter Subpoenas June 2, 2010
Turnpike Spent $24 Million on Failed I-80 Tolling Project May 28, 2010
Auditor General Calls on State Civil Service Commission May 28, 2010
$1 Billion in Bonds Won’t Close Transportation Gap May 26, 2010
Americans Doubt Politicians Can Fix Economy May 24, 2010
AG’s Office Butts Heads with Twitter May 20, 2010
Sunburn and Heartburn – A Weatherization Update May 18, 2010
175 People Voted Twice in Fayette County May 18, 2010
And Down the Stretch They Come May 14, 2010
School Reserve Funds Total Over $2 Billion May 7, 2010
Are Revenues Really Falling? May 5, 2010
April Collections Down, Down, Down May 3, 2010
A Subsidy Here, Another Tax There April 26, 2010
Bond Counsel Firms Make Bank April 22, 2010
Another Plan to Privatize State Stores April 21, 2010
Civil Rights Complaint Alleges AG Staff Balked April 19, 2010
“Whistleblower” Suit Allows Peek into AG’s Office April 16, 2010
Auditor General Endorsed by 13 PA Unions April 13, 2010
New Federal Taxes May Reduce State Taxable Income April 8, 2010
What is a Whistleblower? April 1, 2010
April 13 is Tax Freedom Day in Pennsylvania March 30, 2010
Bill Would Prohibit Taxpayer Funded Campaign Mailings March 25, 2010
Allergy Bill Passes House Unanimously March 23, 2010
Arlen and The Anti-Christ? March 17, 2010
Bonus-gate II? March 15, 2010
Turnpike Commission: Little Talk, Lots of Spending March 9, 2010
Full-time Senate? March 5, 2010
AFL-CIO, PSEA Make It Official March 4, 2010
Alternate State Pension Plan Would Cost $8 Billion March 1, 2010
Senator Specter Alleges Cong. Sestak Pays Below Living Wage February 26, 2010
$26 to $54 million could help some PPL customers February 18, 2010
Approved Vendor Lists Reduce Transparency February 12, 2010
Probation Changes Could Solve Prison Dilemma February 10, 2010
2010-2011 State Budget Unveiled February 9, 2010
Government Unions Grow While Private Sector Fades February 8, 2010
Bond Debt Rises Exponentially February 5, 2010
Attorney General Requests Budget Increase at Hearing February 2, 2010
Annual Budget “Scrum” Kickoff Tuesday February 2, 2010
Capitol Eatery Unsanitary February 1, 2010
Allentown State Hospital To Close By Year End January 29, 2010
$26 Million High Speed Rail Stimulus for PA January 29, 2010
State Borrows $800 Million To Pay Bills January 28, 2010
Attorneys General Work to Block Nebraska Provision January 27, 2010
Adolph Named House GOP Appropriations Chair January 27, 2010
Philly Nonprofit Bails Out Evans January 27, 2010
Taxpayers Subsidize Tamaqua Property Purchase January 25, 2010