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VIDEO: PA gov names receiver for debt-ridden capital
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
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
VIDEO: PA gov looks at 401(k)-style plan to curb pension crisis
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
PA corrections secretary: Inefficencies, drug laws costing taxpayers
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
Lawmakers, gov still divided over PA transportation dollars
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
PA gov: Pension costs are ‘Pac-Man’ to the budget (VIDEO)
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
PA gov signs reforms in wake of ‘Kids-for-Cash’ scandal
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
Corbett admin: PA lottery could generate more money if privatized
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
PA lawsuit seeks to stop possible welfare spending cuts at the pass
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.