July 30th, 2010
With the weekend upcoming, political news of all varieties took place over the past two days. To get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.
Campaign info found in AG display – Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Corbett: Pennsylvania job losses are the governor’s fault – John Micek, Allentown Morning Call
Candidates split on insurance program - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania immigration proposal runs into barrier – Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
GOP seizes on Rangel ethics case - Colby Itkowitz, Allentown Morning Call
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July 28th, 2010
As the week continues to move by, political news from around Pennsylvania continues. To get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.
DeWeese ordered to stand trial - Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
DeWeese requests trial in October – Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Corbett dips a toe back into jobs controversy - Tom Infield, Philadelphia Inquirer
Orie sisters have lots of company in seeking paranormal advice – Luis Fabregas, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Rendell: Obama shouldn’t do ‘View’ – The Politico
12 Haitian children remain in limbo – Associated Press
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July 26th, 2010
With the weekend over, and Pennsylvania politico’s facing yet another week of campaign press releases, position papers, etc. political news of all varieties took place over the weekend. To get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.
Onorato, Corbett, field some personal questions – Associated Press
Pennsylvania getting up to speed on assisted living care - Gary Rotstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When will enough be enough? – Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Pennsylvania Turnpike takes heat for driving up tolls – Kari Andren, The Patriot News
Pa. late in launching its own high-risk insurance pool - Bill Toland, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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July 23rd, 2010
With the weekend upcoming, political news of all varieties occurred over the past few days. To get caught up on all the latest before the weekend, please see the articles below.
Editorial: Time to step away – Philadelphia Inquirer
Unemployment benefits renewed; Pennsylvania residents should see payments next week – Associated Press
Report ranks area low in education – The Times Leader
Pittsburgh public transit riders brace for a rough ride - Jon Schmitz, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
District Justice David J. Murphy given probation in election-petition forgeries - Bonnie Cook, Philadelphia Inquirer
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July 21st, 2010
With state lawmakers continuing to work in their districts, political news concerning a wide variety of topics occurred over the past two days. To get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.
Corbett speaks out on jobs, jobless – Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer
Can Corbett pass ‘poli-gaffe’ test? – John Baer, Philadelphia Daily News
Limits likely on Pennsylvania red-light bill – Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Pennsylvania Sen. Jane Orie’s former chief of staff testifies at hearing – Associated Press
Staffer shares Orie messages – Bobby Kerlik, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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July 19th, 2010
Over the weekend, a wide variety of political news took place. Whether it be on the race for Governor, U.S. Senate, etc. see below to get caught up on all the latest.
GOP has good shot at winning back state House in fall – Associated Press
Legislative leaders see passage of gas severance tax by Oct. 1 – Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Democrats seek out 2008 first-time voters - Bob Fernandez, Philadelphia Inquirer
Conservative Pat Toomey woos moderates in Senate campaign - Thomas Fitzgerald, Philadelphia Inquirer
U.S. Senate candidates opting to trade shots, not discuss issues – Salena Zito, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
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July 16th, 2010
With political news from across the state occurring over the past few days, to get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.
2 television stations to pull ad critical of Sestak - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“We want to feed our families” – John Micek, Allentown Morning Call
Specter, Yes; Wicker, No, as Kagan vote draws near – Associated Press
Eachus: More tough choices ahead – Kent Jackson, The Standard Speaker
Voters, start placing your bets on governor’s race – John Baer, Philadelphia Daily News
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July 12th, 2010
With the halls of the state Capitol remaining quiet due to legislators being back in their home districts, political news did take place across the state over the weekend. To get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.
Rendell’s Christmas in July - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Rendell and lawmakers try to pull a fast one, but we aren’t that stupid - John Baer, Philadelphia Inquirer
Some Pennsylvania residents prefer to stay jobless, Corbett says - Associated Press
Lawmaker wants department’s name changed - Kari Andren, The Patriot News
Pennsylvania pension bill’s aid slight next year - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburg Tribune Review
Pa. set to put wine in easier reach - Evan Trowbridge, Philadelphia Inquirer
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July 9th, 2010
With the state budget finalized, and lawmakers not expected back into Harrisburg until September, the halls of the state Capitol have been quiet over these past few days. But that does not mean political news has not been occurring. To get caught up on all the latest political news from around the state as one heads into the weekend, please see the articles below.
Projects put Pennsylvania taxpayers on hook for $963 million - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Feds appeal sentence of powerful ex-Pa. Sen. Fumo - Mary Claire Dale, Associated Press
Up to $100 million in grants part of budget - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Toomey, Sestak stake out small-business mantle - Thomas Fitzgerald, Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner calls Department of Public Welfare’s untimely use of stimulus money ‘unacceptable’ - Kari Andren, The Patriot News
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July 7th, 2010
It is now official. Governor Rendell signed the state budget yesterday after a weekend full of intrigue. With the state House and Senate not due back into Harrisburg until the middle of September, please see below for all the latest political news from around the state.
Rendell signs $28B Pennsylvania budget - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Rendell’s plans to spend big criticized - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Many questions remain on proposed Marcellus Shale extraction tax in Pennsylvania - Donald Gilliland, The Patriot News
Specter relishes role grilling Supreme Court nominees - Daniel Malloy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Onoroto seeks grassroots campaign money - Debra Erdley, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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