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By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – On the Internet, no one really knows who could be on the other side of the screen. But pretending to be someone you’re not online could soon be a crime in Pennsylvania.… Read the rest

By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent

HARRISBURG —

Both of Pennsylvanians U.S. senators said they want to see the IRS investigated for its targeted treatment of conservative political groups.

Their sentiments were released on Monday, several days after the IRS … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Committee chairman Bill Adolph, R-Delaware, said Wednesday that the House will not add more spending to Gov. Tom Corbett’s $28.4 billion spending plan, and will not count potential … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – In 2012, three suspects fired guns at Philadelphia police officers.

But during the same year, Philly cops shot at 52 people.  And 15 of those suspects died after their violent encounters with … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – An audit of the state liquor control board reveals that the state agency responsible for selling and regulating the consumption of wine and liquor overstated its assets by more than $1 million … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – Piano-teacher-turned-redistricting-activist Amanda Holt said Friday she will not take up further legal action against the state House and state Senate maps approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a unanimous decision this … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – Yesterday, the state Supreme Court unanimously approved new state House and Senate districts that will be in place for the 2014 election cycle.

The new maps are drawn to reflect population … Read the rest

By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent

HARRISBURG — A case of judicial abuse in Pennsylvania came to a close when former Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin was sentenced in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Tuesday morning.

You could … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – After a “positive” meeting between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Tom Corbett on Monday, the state House is ready to take the next step in the budget process early next week.

House … Read the rest

By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett has made no secret of his concerns about the Affordable Care Act.

He remains steadfast in his uncertainty about the Medicaid expansion piece of the legislation. He’s reiterated costs … Read the rest

By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians are buying fewer cigarettes, according to state sales tax collections.

While that may be good news on the health front, a recent decline in cigarette tax collection means a bigger-than-expected revenue … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – The liquor privatization battle is hitting the airwaves and coming straight to your living room.

This afternoon, the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Angela Couloumbis reports that the union representing many of the workers in … Read the rest

By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent

HARRISBURG — Call it nepotism, or call it the status quo. A first-of-its-kind report gives voters an in-depth look into just how far political patronage permeates the U.S. House of Representatives.

Citizens for Responsibility … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania lawmakers collected more than $178,000 in per diems during the month of March, with state Sen. Timothy Solobay, D-Washington, leading the way.

Per diems are a part of lawmakers’ overall … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – The state legislature spent more than $300 million during the 2011-12 budget year, including more than $228 million for employees’ salaries and benefits, according to a new internal report.

The new audit … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Chuck McIlhinney, R-Bucks, has the future of the liquor privatization bill in his hands.

And a group of conservative activists have McIlhinney in their sights.

The Citizens Alliance of … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – Hundreds of Pennsylvanians descended on the State Capitol on Tuesday morning, and more than a few of them openly exercised their Second Amendment rights.

Standing on the steps of the Capitol with … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Gov. Tom Corbett said Friday he wants the state Senate to pass a liquor privatization bill before the end of June and reaffirmed that he wants the proceeds from the … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm, Melissa Daniels | PA Independent

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Capping off a difficult week, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey addressed a crowd of Pennsylvania conservatives outside Harrisburg on Friday afternoon, acknowledging both his support for new gun control … Read the rest

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania lawmakers collected more than $199,000 in per diems during the month of February, with state Rep. Michelle Brownlee, D-Philadelphia, leading the way.

Per diems are a part of lawmakers’ overall … Read the rest