March 10th, 2010
With both chambers of the state assembly back in Harrisburg, a flurry of activity has been occurring during the past few days. To get caught up on all the latest political news from around the state, please see the articles below.
House panel’s swift passage of Rendell budget - Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer
Some Democrats resist more gas drilling on state forest land - Robert Swift, The Times Tribune
No backup plan if I-80 tolls rejected - Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Former speaker DeWeese refuses to testify - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Ralph Nader chimes in on Bonusgate - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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March 8th, 2010
With the PA House and Senate back in Harrisburg this morning, political news of all sorts occurred over the weekend. To get caught up on all the latest, please see the articles below.
Murtha’s former district director favored by Dems in race for seat - Dennis Roddy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Ex-House whip’s defense to target witnesses’ credibility - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Instilling reasonable doubt - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on pension-cost debate - John Micek, Allentown Morning Call
Obama coming here to boost health-care plan, push for a vote on it - Associated Press
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March 5th, 2010
With the General Assembly due back into town next Monday, the gubernatorial candidates from both parties met in Philadelphia last night. To see all the latest from the debate, including additional state political news, please see the articles below.
Pa. candidates agree pension system needs fix - Tom Infield, Philadelphia Inquirer
Candidates running against the state? - Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Daily News
Top Pennsylvania Dem calls for more tax - Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Government activist Gene Stilp protests PPL rate hike with 25-foot screw - Kari Andren, The Patriot News
Hafer goes on the offensive - Dennis Roddy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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March 3rd, 2010
With the week continuing to move by, over the past two days political news of all sorts made their way into the headlines. To view all the latest political news from around the state, please see the articles below.
Veon district aide recalls range of campaign work - Associated Press
House staffer says mass e-mails to constituents contained political messages - Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Big cash shortfall vexes Pennsylvania in election year - Associated Press
Murtha to be memorialized Wednesday - Jake Sherman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
York Republican Mansfield to run independent campaign for governor - Mike Wereschagin
As enforcement begins, legality of Harrisburg cell phone ban is questioned - Charles Courogen, The Patriot News
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March 1st, 2010
With the General Assembly due back in town on Monday, March 8th, this week continues with Appropriations hearings in both the PA House and Senate. With that said, political news of all sorts occurred over the weekend. To get caught up on the latest, please see the articles below.
State legislators’ daily dollar amount rules differ from other state employees - Borys Krawczeniuk, The Times Tribune
State likely to lose seat in Congress - Charles Thompson, The Patriot News
The race to succeed Murtha - Dennis Roddy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Winter storms in Pennsylvania break records — and budgets - Allentown Morning Call
Political discontent spreading for both parties - James O’Toole, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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February 26th, 2010
With the week coming to an end, news broke late last night that former Lt. Governor Mark Singel is dropping his bid to replace the late Congressman John Murtha. Singel had announced only last Friday that he was jumping into the race. To see additional political news from across the state, please see the articles below.
Citing party unity, Singel drops bid for Murtha seat - Daniel Malloy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In Pa. governor’s race, predictable giving - Tom Infield, Philadelphia Inquirer
Judge admonishes Bonusgate attorneys about behavior - Tracie Mauriello, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Audit shows many don’t receive Pa. tax break - Amy Worden, Philadelphia Inquirer
Specter to Sestak: Show your staff the money - Josh Kraushaar, Politico
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February 23rd, 2010
Usually the Monday of a non-session day in Harrisburg is void of a lot of political news. That was not the case yesterday, with political news breaking regarding the Governor’s race for 2010 and the race for former Congressman John Murtha’s seat. To get caught up on all the latest from yesterday, please see the articles below.
Sen. Anthony Williams declares his plans to pursue the Democratic nomination for governor - Jan Murphy, The Patriot News
Joyce Murtha won’t be running for John’s vacant congressional seat - Salena Vito, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Democrats find Gerlach’s turf slippery - Joelle Farrell, Philadelphia Inquirer
Ex-aide testifies it would be ‘nuts’ to think Veon was out of loop - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
New player in health care debate - John Micek, Allentown Morning Call
Singel plans run for Murtha seat - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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February 22nd, 2010
With the week beginning anew, and Appropriations Committee hearings continuing in the PA General Assembly (the House and Senate are not due back in session until March 8th), political news took place over the past few days. To see all the latest from around the Commonwealth, please see the articles below.
Gas well foes vow to fight Rendell - Don Hopey, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Departing lawmakers slam Pennsylvania Legislature - Associated Press
Road projects depend on tolls to pave way - Charles Thompson, The Patriot News
Ex-Veon aide: It was made clear ‘I’d be campaigning’ - Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Head Strong: Sorry, but for me, the party is over - Michael Smerconish, Philadelphia Inquirer
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February 17th, 2010
With the week continuing, and many politico’s around the state continuing to analyze Governor Rendell’s budget proposal, news occurred over the past few days that impact the Governor’s race, and potentially the race for President in 2012. To view all the latest news from around the Commonwealth, please see the articles below.
Doherty to make announcement on state Senate race - Tom Infield, Philadelphia Daily News
Rick Santorum explores 2012 presidential bid with stops in Iowa, New Hampshire - Laura Vecsey, The Patriot News
Washington remembers Murtha - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Suds sold here? Pa. lawmaker, grocery, convenience store groups rally at Capitol in Harrisburg - John Micek, Allentown Morning Call
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February 15th, 2010
With the President’s Day holiday, not much action will be taking place in Harrisburg this Monday. But that does not mean news did not occur over the weekend. To see all the latest political news, please see the articles below.
Corbett gets GOP endorsement, not tea partyers’ - Thomas Fitzgerald, Philadelphia Inquirer
We’ll return to our roots, vow GOP candidates - John Micek, Allentown Morning Call
Harrisburg government breeds distrust - Laura Vecsey, The Patriot News
Mellow would retire with six-figure pension - Robert Swift, Times Tribune
Schools make out well in Rendell’s 2010-11 budget proposal - Jan Murphy, The Patriot News
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