Your Friday Morning (July 30th) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Wednesday Morning (July 28th) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Monday Morning (July 26th) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Friday Morning (July 23rd) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Wednesday Morning (July 21st) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Monday Morning (July 19th) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Friday Morning (July 16th) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Monday Morning (July 12) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Friday Morning (July 9th) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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

Your Wednesday Morning (July 7th) Speed Read of All Things PA Politics

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