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VIDEO: PA gov names receiver for debt-ridden capital

May 11, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

Was head of PA National Guard under three governors from 1999-2004
 
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett has called up the military to help right the state capital.

Gov signs off on law blocking Real ID Act in PA

May 10, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

Pennsylvania is largest state to oppose federal measure
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — This week, Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law a measure making Pennsylvania the 16th and most

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VIDEO: PA gov looks at 401(k)-style plan to curb pension crisis

May 2, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

State House preparing bills that focus on 401(k)-style pension plan
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett’s opinion on the state’s public pension system is clear: “We

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PA corrections secretary: Inefficencies, drug laws costing taxpayers

April 23, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

Wetzel: That’s inexcusable in these budget times
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG  State Secretary of Corrections says inefficiencies within the state prison system’s is forcing taxpayers to pay for keeping about 1,900 inmates

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Lawmakers, gov still divided over PA transportation dollars

April 16, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

Rep. Geist wants action, Corbett says he’s still waiting.
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — Lawmakers are again calling on Gov. Tom Corbett to come to the table to discuss a

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PA gov: Pension costs are ‘Pac-Man’ to the budget (VIDEO)

April 16, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

Pension reforms may start by targeting financially-struggling school districts
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
NEW CUMBERLAND — Gov. Tom Corbett said Monday he is talking with legislative leaders about solving the state’s

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PA gov signs reforms in wake of ‘Kids-for-Cash’ scandal

April 9, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

Requires mandatory counsel, judges must state reasons for incarcerations
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett signed two bills into law intended to protect children in Pennsylvania’s criminal

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Corbett admin: PA lottery could generate more money if privatized

April 3, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

No changes until at least early 2013
 
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — A plan to sell the state lottery to a private firm for management and marketing purposes is intended to

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PA lawsuit seeks to stop possible welfare spending cuts at the pass

March 15, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor

Administration says lawsuit would be frivolous
 
By Stacy Brown | PA Independent
 
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett and Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary Alexander said filing a lawsuit over Corbett’s proposed budget is frivolous.

VIDEO: Corbett signs voter ID bill

March 14, 2012 | By PA Independent | Posted in Governor